Experts here are claiming that "Eliza" is a sensitive testing technique and P.C.R. is supperior one as result via ELIZA method has less accuracy because of it"s long duration of window period.
which technique is better and why ?
2007-03-28 06:35:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
They do a mouth swab or a blood test. The first is faster though.
2007-03-28 06:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by Suki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the U.S., we used to only use the blood testing method. That test had testees waiting a few days for test results. That is a scary window of time for anyone. Now, we use, often, the swab test that gives the person taking the test an answer of neg. or pos. within 5-20 minutes! That is really better, as I see it, as those most likely to have HIV are those who don't have a home to go to, and even remembering what day they are supposed to go back for the results can be hard for many.........let alone a transportation problem. Many people are quiet about getting tested in the first place. Having to return to get results can really make it hard to keep everything 'normal' looking to partners, spouses, etc..
2007-03-28 06:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by laurel g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we normally will do the PCR or the western blot. if this comes back positive then elisa will be done. but it is only used as a conf. i work for a laboratory and this is how we run it.
2007-03-28 06:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by mlhldl78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WESTERN BLOT TEST.
2007-03-28 06:45:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋