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Elissa and PCR tests

I want to know what is the diferences between the elissa and PCR test ?? and how many hours need to get the result from lab ? whcih one is final and more accurate ??
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ELISA...
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my friend,

i want to test for HIV and i have sexual relationship before 13 years, so what is the best, accurate 100% and final test i should do for my case??

and how many hours needs to get the result
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my friend,

i want to test for HIV and i have sexual relationship before 13 years, so what is the best, accurate 100% and final test i should do for my case??

and how many hours needs to get the result
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Only an HIV antibody test at 3 months post exposure is final and conclusive.
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1076192 tn?1270945528
ELISA detects antibodies to HIV, and is used to diagnose HIV.
PCR test detects genetic material of HIV and is used to determine the viral load once someone has been diagnosed with HIV and receives treatment.
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