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What is the difference between hiv 4th generation lab test and 4th generation kit test? and what is the window period and accuracy for both of them?

Q: what is the difference between hiv 4th generation lab test and 4th generation kit test? and what is the window period and accuracy for both of them?

: These tests are equivalent. They detect nearly all new HIV infections ("window period") by 4 weeks, around 98%; and for sure all new infections at 6 weeks.

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These tests are equivalent. They detect nearly all new HIV infections ("window period") by 4 weeks, around 98%; and for sure all new infections at 6 weeks.

Answered 9/5/2023

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What is the difference between hiv 4th generation lab test and 4th generation kit test? and what is the window period and accuracy for both of them?

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