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Which hiv tests are considered genetic?what the meaning of genetic test?is hiv dna pcr a genetic test?and what type of test can detect all hiv types?
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No: HIV tests are not considered genetic tests. Usually HIV-1 antibody test is the first test, and then if this is positive then a confirmatory test is done
Answered 2/1/2015
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HIV: These tests are not genetic in the sense that they measure anything related to their alterations in their genetic materials. The standard antibody tests measure against all strains and the PCR for HIV RNA measures the RNA in all strains of the virus. If you have questions read www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/testing.html
Answered 2/1/2015
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