University Microbiology Report: HIV Screening vs. Confirmatory Tests
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This report provides a comparative analysis of HIV screening and confirmatory tests, crucial for accurate HIV diagnosis. It highlights the differences between the two types of tests, emphasizing that screening tests may sometimes yield negative results due to low viral loads, while confirmatory tests, conducted after initial screenings, provide more definitive results after the virus has multiplied. The report discusses the Western blot test as a confirmatory method, detailing its process of separating HIV proteins from human proteins using gel electrophoresis and detecting human antibodies reactive to HIV proteins, supported by relevant references. The report underscores the importance of these tests in public health and disease management.
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