I'm trying to understand the differences between the Tri-dot test and the ELISA method for HIV screening. Which one is more accurate, and is there a reason why youd choose one over the other? I'm a bit worried and want to make sure I get the right test.

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

Consult Now

Both Tri-Dot and ELISA are used for HIV screening. ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) is more sensitive and specific, detecting HIV antibodies or antigens in blood. Tri-Dot is a rapid test, easier for quick results but less reliable than ELISA, especially in early infection.

Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...

Consult a Infectious Disease specialist

Find a Infectious Disease specialist

Answered 13 days ago

More Infectious Disease Health Queries

View all

Question

I'm really worried about my tpha and VDRL results, can you explain what the treatment process is like? How long does it usually take for these results to turn negative? I'd appreciate any advice you can give.

Question

I had a Mantoux test yesterday and I'm really worried about how it looks today. Is it turning out to be positive? Can you help me figure this out?

Question

I'm really worried because my HIV rapid test came back negative after 7 months, and even the HIV Western Blot test was negative at 4 months. But I've been experiencing a lot of infections in my body. Is it possible that the tests might not be conclusive? Could there be any reason why my immune system is acting this way if not due to HIV?

Health Articles for you

View all

Bird flu avian influenza

I'm trying to understand the differences between the Tri-dot test and the ELISA method for HIV screening. Which one is more accurate, and is there a reason why youd choose one over the other? I'm a bit worried and want to make sure I get the right test.

Both Tri-Dot and ELISA are used for HIV screening. ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) is more sensitive and specific, detecting HIV antibodies or antigens in blood. Tri-Dot is a rapid test, easier for quick results but less reliable than ELISA, especially in early infection.

More Infectious Disease Health Queries

Question

Question

Question

Health Articles for you

Bird Flu: Symptoms, Causes And Cure

Typhoid Fever – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Flu Recovery Time

Common Symptoms of Flu

Viral Hemorrhagic Fever: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment Of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever

I'm trying to understand the differences between the Tri-dot test and the ELISA method for HIV screening. Which one is more accurate, and is there a reason why youd choose one over the other? I'm a bit worried and want to make sure I get the right test.

Both **Tri-Dot** and **ELISA** are used for HIV screening. **ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)** is more sensitive and specific, detecting HIV antibodies or antigens in blood. **Tri-Dot** is a rapid test, easier for quick results but less reliable than ELISA, especially in early infection.

More Infectious Disease Health Queries

Question

Question

Question

Health Articles for you

Bird Flu: Symptoms, Causes And Cure

Typhoid Fever – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Flu Recovery Time

Common Symptoms of Flu

Viral Hemorrhagic Fever: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment Of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever

Both Tri-Dot and ELISA are used for HIV screening. ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) is more sensitive and specific, detecting HIV antibodies or antigens in blood. Tri-Dot is a rapid test, easier for quick results but less reliable than ELISA, especially in early infection.