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I got a rapid hiv plasma test at the hospital. they took blood from my veins. is a plasma test the same as a rapid blood test. ?

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Dr. Stephen Jarrard answered

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Yes: plasma is the "liquid" part of blood.

Answered 2/7/2015

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A member asked:

I got a rapid hiv plasma test at the hospital. they took blood from my veins. is a plasma test the same as a rapid blood test. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Jarrard answered

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