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What is hiv duo test or hiv combo test?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

HIV testing: It is a combination of the routine HIV antibody test combined with a specific protein antigen known as p29. This is thought to be nearly 95% accurate by six to twelve weeks.

Answered 6/10/2014

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HIV: The hiv(1/2) abbott architect combo ag/ab test is most commonly referred to as a 4th generation (or duo or combo) test. It looks for antibody and p24 antigen. According to many health care professionals, this test is actually conclusive at 6 weeks.

Answered 5/2/2019

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