HIV decryption analyzes

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Deciphering HIV tests

HIV decryption analyzes

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be determined by taking a blood test in a patient.

There are the following methods for detecting HIV infection.

Immuno enzyme analysis (ELISA). Apply after three months from the beginning of infection, otherwise the result will be false. The production of antibodies from different people is happening at different times: someone has — 3 months, and someone — more. For greater effectiveness of the ELISA, repeat after 3 months.
Results:
  • False-negative — Too early surrender analyzes, re-examination will exclude a false result;
false-positive — Possible in the following diseases:
* Blood diseases,
* Recent vaccination,
* rheumatoid arthritis and other.
To confirm this result, clarifying analysis by immunoblotting.
  • Immunoblotting — HIV analysis as clarification of IFA detected antibodies and viruses separated from them during electrophoresis.
    Results:
    • negative — HIV no;
    • positive — HIV is.
    • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) — One of the accurate blood tests for HIV, detecting the virus genetic material itself. The method allows you to identify the virus after three weeks after infection and does not give false results, being more informative.
    • PCR real-time. The method makes it possible to literally calculate viruses in a unit of blood volume. Such accuracy — This is an opportunity to build more efficient treatment.
      A general blood test will also tell about the presence of HIV in the body:
      • High SE;
      • anemia;
      • Low leukocytes, platelets.
      • Indications for HIV Analysis:
        • unprotected sex;
        • sharp weight loss;
        • pregnancy planning;
        • preparation for the operation;
        • Planned survey in some professions.
        Rules for HIV blood:
        • Blood is taken from veins (5 ml);
        • The procedure is conducted on an empty stomach in the morning.

        Analysis of the gynecologist, surgeon, infectious, therapist. The patient may, if desired, can handle blood for HIV himself, even anonymously.

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