Question

Name the tests done for the diagnosis and confirmation of AIDS.

Answer 1

ELISA and western blot

ELISA - Enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Laboratory tests for diagnosis of AIDS -

Specific tests for HIV infection -

1. Antigen detection
2. Virus isolation
3. Detection of viral nucleic acids

Serological tests -

1. ELISA
2. Dot blot assays
3. Particle agglutination
4. Fluorometry
5. Simple tests
6. Western blot assay
7. Immunofluorescence test

Non-specific tests -

1. Immunological tests
2. Testing opportunistic infections

Monitoring tests -

1. CD4+ cell count
2. HIV RNA
3. Beta-2 microglobulin
4. Neopterin

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