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  • 03/07/2023

What is the difference between HIV NAT and PCR test?

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Dr. Dr Siri Nallapu

Dr Siri Nallapu

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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PCR testing is a fairly widespread method of NAT which can reliably detect HIV within 17 days of active infection

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a ANTI MULLERIAN HORMONE (AMH) Test or Take a HEPATITIS B ANTIGEN AND ANTIBODY PANEL Test

Book ANTI MULLERIAN HORMONE (AMH) TestBook HEPATITIS B ANTIGEN AND ANTIBODY PANEL Test

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