The Most Sensitive Test for the Detection of HIV Infection

question 39

Multiple Choice

The most sensitive test for the detection of HIV infection is the:

• A) polymerase chain reaction.
• B) Western blot.
• C) immunofluorescence.
• D) Southern blot.

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