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HomeHealth QueryHIV DUO (HIV P24 ANTIGEN, HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODY)What is a 4th generation HIV test and how does it ...
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  • 40 Years
  • 22/09/2023

What is a 4th generation HIV test and how does it work?

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Dr. Dr Yusuf Mohammad

Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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  • MBBS
  • 8+ Yrs
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The fourth-generation HIV test is the recommended test and can detect HIV as early as 14 days following transmission by detecting HIV so that one can start the treatment early.

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