Which laboratory test is commonly used to diagnose HIV infection?

Practice Questions

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Which laboratory test is commonly used to diagnose HIV infection?
  1. Complete blood count
  2. ELISA test
  3. PCR test
  4. Culture test

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which laboratory test is commonly used to diagnose HIV infection?
Correct Answer: ELISA test
  • Step 1: Understand that HIV is a virus that can be detected in the body.
  • Step 2: Know that the body produces antibodies in response to HIV infection.
  • Step 3: Learn about the ELISA test, which stands for Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay.
  • Step 4: Recognize that the ELISA test checks for these antibodies in a blood sample.
  • Step 5: Understand that a positive result from the ELISA test suggests that a person may be infected with HIV.
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