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Serological

Diagnostic for HIV

GET TO KNOW

Diagnosis HIV infection can be done by


detecting and measuring the antibody or
antigen. The most commonly found
antibodies were anti-HIV-1 antibodies.

COMMON METHODS BEING USED :

ELISA/EIA Rapid Test


Enzyme Immuno Assay Rapid test is
detects antibodies to the p6 immunochromatograpy for
and gp 41 proteins which are the qualitative detection of
part of the HIV virus, HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies,
effectiveused to detect anti- examination is easy &
HIV antibodies because it has doesn't require special
a high sensitivity equipment

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)


Detect the nucleic acid of the HIV virus. By measuring HIV
RNA in the blood, the magnitude of viral replication can be
assessed
Reference : Durman D. 2012. Serological Diagnosis for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Majalah
Kedokteran FK UKI. No 3. Vol XXVIII : 126-132.

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