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Do hiv 4th and pcr test cover all hiv types and subtypes (eg: hiv-1 m, n, o, p; hiv-2 a, b). is there any other type of test more accurate to detect them?
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Yes, those should be detected with fourth-generation, 1/2 immunoassay and PCR tests.
Answered 1/18/2022
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