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Which test detects the viral antigen rather than the antibody?

HIV load test

HIV p24 antigen test (correct)

HIV antibody test

CD4 count test

Which test is considered the most useful indicator of current immune status?

CD4 count test (correct)

HIV load test

HIV p24 antigen test

HIV antibody test

Which test can take up to 3 months to become positive?

HIV p24 antigen test

CD4 count test

HIV load test

HIV antibody test (correct)

Which test provides information on the current lower limit of HIV detection?

HIV load test Signup and view all the answers

Which test is known for being a standard test used to diagnose HIV?

HIV antibody test Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the HIV antibody test and the HIV p24 antigen test?

The HIV antibody test can take up to 3 months to become positive, while the HIV p24 antigen test detects the viral antigen rather than the antibody. Signup and view all the answers

Which test gives information about the current lower limit of HIV detection?

HIV load test Signup and view all the answers

What makes the CD4 count a crucial test in HIV diagnosis?

It indicates the current immune status of an individual. Signup and view all the answers

Which test is known for being the standard test used in diagnosing HIV?

HIV antibody test Signup and view all the answers

Why is the HIV p24 antigen test considered superior to the HIV antibody test?

The HIV p24 antigen test can detect the viral antigen itself, unlike the HIV antibody test which detects antibodies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the HIV antibody test?

To diagnose HIV infection. Signup and view all the answers

What does the CD4 count measure?

The number of CD4 cells or helper T lymphocytes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the HIV p24 antigen test?

It detects the viral antigen rather than the antibody. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the HIV load (viral load) test?

It provides information on the current lower limit of HIV detection. Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the HIV antibody test?

It takes up to 3 months to become positive. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the HIV p24 antigen test over the HIV antibody test?

It detects the viral antigen rather than the antibody Signup and view all the answers

What does the CD4 count primarily measure?

The current immune status of the individual Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of the HIV antibody test?

It takes up to 3 months to become positive Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the HIV load (viral load) test?

To determine the current lower limit of HIV detection Signup and view all the answers

Why is the CD4 count an important test in HIV diagnosis?

It provides information on the current immune status Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of the HIV p24 antigen test over the HIV antibody test?

Detects the viral antigen rather than the antibody Signup and view all the answers

Which test is considered the most useful indicator of current immune status in HIV patients?

CD4 count Signup and view all the answers

Why is the HIV load (viral load) test considered crucial despite having a current lower limit of detection?

Indicates the progression of the disease Signup and view all the answers

Which test in HIV diagnosis is known for detecting the viral antigen directly instead of the antibody?

HIV p24 antigen test Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic sets the HIV antibody test apart from the HIV p24 antigen test in terms of response time?

Can take up to 3 months to become positive Signup and view all the answers

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Which test detects the viral antigen rather than the antibody?

Which test is considered the most useful indicator of current immune status?

Which test can take up to 3 months to become positive?

Which test provides information on the current lower limit of HIV detection?

Which test is known for being a standard test used to diagnose HIV?

What is the primary difference between the HIV antibody test and the HIV p24 antigen test?

Which test gives information about the current lower limit of HIV detection?

What makes the CD4 count a crucial test in HIV diagnosis?

Which test is known for being the standard test used in diagnosing HIV?

Why is the HIV p24 antigen test considered superior to the HIV antibody test?

What is the primary purpose of the HIV antibody test?

What does the CD4 count measure?

What is the significance of the HIV p24 antigen test?

What is the significance of the HIV load (viral load) test?

What is a limitation of the HIV antibody test?

What is the main advantage of the HIV p24 antigen test over the HIV antibody test?

What does the CD4 count primarily measure?

What is the limitation of the HIV antibody test?

What is the primary purpose of the HIV load (viral load) test?

Why is the CD4 count an important test in HIV diagnosis?

What is the primary advantage of the HIV p24 antigen test over the HIV antibody test?

Which test is considered the most useful indicator of current immune status in HIV patients?

Why is the HIV load (viral load) test considered crucial despite having a current lower limit of detection?

Which test in HIV diagnosis is known for detecting the viral antigen directly instead of the antibody?

What characteristic sets the HIV antibody test apart from the HIV p24 antigen test in terms of response time?

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