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Western Blot

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Updated March 02, 2006

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Definition: A laboratory test for specific antibodies to confirm repeatedly reactive results on the HIV ELISA or EIA tests. In the U.S., Western Blot is the validation test used most often for confirmation of these other tests. A positive western blot confirms HIV infection.
Also Known As: WB

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