How does an elisa test kit combined with
p24 antigens work during there respective
window peroid and how accurate they are?
What if someone had three test of hiv with
such a kit for three times after 3 wks' 3
months and 6 months of unprotected sex and
all three showing a negative result?
Should I do the tests again?
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HIVRHH
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 82
Posted: 01-06-07 10:31am
A duo test is a p24 w/elisa test in one.
From one-three weeks, your body produces
antigens if you are infected and the p24
can distinguish them. After the third
week there not enough antigens for the p24
to pick up on the test. The body then
starts to make antibodies and that is
where the elisa part of the test comes in.
In apx. 6 weeks after infection, there
are usually enough antibodies for the
elisa test to pick up.
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HIVRHH
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 82
Posted: 01-06-07 10:31am
A duo test is a p24 w/elisa test in one.
From one-three weeks, your body produces
antigens if you are infected and the p24
can distinguish them. After the third
week there not enough antigens for the p24
to pick up on the test. The body then
starts to make antibodies and that is
where the elisa part of the test comes in.
In apx. 6 weeks after infection, there
are usually enough antibodies for the
elisa test to pick up.
