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The index value in hiv duo combo test refers both antigen value and antibodies value .or only antibodies value .please help me?

Q: the index value in hiv duo combo test refers both antigen value and antibodies value .or only antibodies value .please help me?

: The index value refers to both antigen and antibody. A result below the positive cut-off means neither Ag nor Ab was detected.

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The index value refers to both antigen and antibody. A result below the positive cut-off means neither Ag nor Ab was detected.

Answered 6/21/2023

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A member asked:

The index value in hiv duo combo test refers both antigen value and antibodies value .or only antibodies value .please help me?

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