The Standard Laboratory Screening Test for HIV Is _____, and the Most

question 6

Multiple Choice

The standard laboratory screening test for HIV is _____, and the most widely used confirmation test for HIV is the ______.

• A)ELISA, Western blot
• B)ELISA, dark-field microscopy
• C)complement fixation, Western blot
• D)complement fixation, dark-field microscopy

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Definitions:

Distal Convoluted Tubules

A portion of the kidney nephron that lies between the loop of Henle and the collecting ducts, involved in the reabsorption of water, sodium, and glucose.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a lower to a higher concentration, requiring energy expenditure.

Protein

Large molecules composed of amino acids that perform a vast array of functions in the body, including catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, and responding to stimuli.

Kidney Damage

Kidney damage refers to physical, chemical, or biological changes to the kidneys that impair their function, potentially leading to renal disease or failure.