The ELISA Test Has Been Used as the Most Common

question 58

Multiple Choice

The ELISA test has been used as the most common, rapid screening test for HIV infection. Its sensitivity is very high but its speci?city is rather low (for an important identi?cation test) . Which statement describes this accurately?

• A) Only certain kinds of instruments can be used to pick up the small amounts of ?uorescence given off in the ELISA.
• B) The test can identify the patient's antibody to HIV only when it is large quantities.
• C) The patient's specimen has to be handled in a certain way to maintain the integrity of the viral DNA.
• D) A false positive test result may develop due to the test antigens capturing normal antibodies.

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