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What is the difference between elisa test and elfa test for hiv testing. i had a risky adventure and tested negative for hiv 1 and 2 as per elfa test?
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Shorter detection: Elfa is the new version of the elisa test; it has about a 5 day shorter detection time, being 95% sensitive at 28 days.
Answered 1/24/2016
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