What is the difference between HIV NAT and PCR test?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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PCR testing is a fairly widespread method of NAT which can reliably detect HIV within 17 days of active infection.

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Take a Anti Nuclear Antibody / Factor (ANA / ANF), IFA (HEP-2) End Point Titre Test or Take a Chlamydia IgG Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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