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Briefly Describe the Different Types of Tests That Are Available

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Briefly describe the different types of tests that are available to screen for HIV infection and determine the status of the infection in HIV-positive people. Who should be tested for HIV infection?


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Price-Earnings Ratio

A valuation metric for companies, calculated by dividing the current market price of a stock by its earnings per share, indicating how much investors are willing to pay per dollar of earnings.

Book Value Per Share

Book value per share is a financial measure that quantifies the actual value of a company’s stock based on historical costs, expressed as the company's total net assets divided by the number of outstanding shares.

Price Earnings Growth Ratio

A valuation ratio that considers a stock's earnings growth rate in addition to its price-earnings ratio, providing a more complete picture of its value.

Shares Outstanding

The overall quantity of a corporation's stock shares presently held by all stockholders, encompassing those owned by institutional investors in block form and restricted shares possessed by the company's insiders and officers.

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