Does combo test detect p24 antigen for HIV-2?

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Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Based on your attached report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) combo test, it can detect both 1 and 2 types of HIV virus. As I can see, it is a negative report. So you can consider yourself free from HIV if tested after six weeks of exposure. Yes, available tests for HIV detects all types of strains prevalent in your area. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test also detects all kinds of viruses.

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Yes, I did mention that the test report attached detected both HIV-1 and HIV-2. It is written in your report as well. Additionally, it also detects both p24 antigen and antibodies

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Yes, it detects both p24 antigens as well antibodies.

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As per my knowledge and after seeing the attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), they mentioned that they used a kit of PCR test that detects both HIV-1 and HIV-2 molecule that is both antigen and antibody. The combo test detects p24 antigen and antibody. Hence, these testing kits detect all types of HIV.

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Yes, the combo test mainly uses the principle of chemiluminescent immunoassay (CMIA) especially, and it can detect p24 antigen and antibody after six weeks of exposure.

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Groups N and O are subtypes of HIV-1. There are two types of HIV that is HIV-1 and HIV-2, and N, O are subtypes of HIV-1. Combo chemiluminescent immunoassay (CMIA) detects HIV-1 and HIV-2. In India and Africa, HIV-1 is more common. So you need not worry about geographical areas. Your test is quite sensitive and accurate in detecting HIV-1 and HIV-2. Additionally, PCR detects the genetic material of HIV. Hence, with these two tests, both groups can be detected.

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As per my knowledge combo and enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA), the new generation test kits detect HIV-1 and all subgroups. Genetic material that is ribonucleic acid (RNA) is usually the same in all groups. So, with PCR and combo test results, you can consider yourself free from HIV. Some old kits were not able to detect certain subgroups of HIV. But the latest one does that job.

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