The ELISA Test Has Been Used as the Most Common

question 11

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 specificity is rather low (for an important identification test) .Which statement describes this accurately?

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

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