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Is an hiv elisa test always done with an western blot test?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: In general, the elisa is done first, and the lab then does a western blot if the elisa is positive. However, it is possible to order just the western blot, in which case the elisa usually isn't done.

Answered 1/31/2015

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