Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 18

Question: The confirmatory test used to diagnose AIDS is [Kerala PMT 2004]

Options:

A) ELISA

B) Western blot

C) ESR

D) PCR

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

HIV antibodies can be detected by the ELISA test.

A positive ELISA should be confirmed using another test called the western blot test.