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Difference between elfa and elisa test. are both of them accurate.lets say 1 year after possible risky behaviour?

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Yes: Yes both of them are accurate.

Answered 1/3/2013

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Dr. Peter Kurzweil answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Both accurate: As described in prior answer comparing elisa and elfa testing for hiv, they are both very accurate. Both will be positive if HIV antibodies are present, usually takes 1-3 months after exposure. But by 3 months, it is '99.99%' accurate.

Answered 1/24/2016

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