Western Blot: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Human Immunodeficiency Virus:
'window period' of seronegativity is approximately 3-6 weeks in newest-generation assays. p24 antigen should be sensitive in this timeframe.
'window period' of seronegativity is approximately 3-6 weeks in newest-generation assays. p24 antigen should be sensitive in this timeframe.
Associated Diagnoses:
99.3% sensitive, 99.7% specific