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Does fourth generation test detect antibodies against all strains of hiv and what about western blot test? what is differences between both test?

Q: does fourth generation test detect antibodies against all strains of hiv and what about western blot test? what is differences between both test?

: Yes, the test detects antigen and/or antibody for all HIV strains. HIV Western blot is an older, outmoded test that is rarely necessary or used anymore.

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Yes, the test detects antigen and/or antibody for all HIV strains. HIV Western blot is an older, outmoded test that is rarely necessary or used anymore.

Answered 6/11/2023

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A member asked:

Does fourth generation test detect antibodies against all strains of hiv and what about western blot test? what is differences between both test?

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