A member asked:

Dear std expert, im read about hiv rna/pcr only detect for hiv 1 infection virus, i want to ask about hiv 4th generation test ag/ab is hiv 4th gen ag/ab at 45 days according to cdc guideline rule out hiv 1 infection only? or its rule out both hiv1&2?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

The Ag Ab tests are conclusive at 45+ days for both HIV1 and HIV2. And there's almost no HIV2 in the US, so nothing to worry about anyway.

Answered 12/26/2022

0 views

Thank

Yes it does

Answered 12/26/2022

0 views

Thank

Related Questions