Question

test question 2 a nucleic acid test is the most common way to test for hiv. true false an antigen/antibody test looks for both hiv antibodies and antigens. antibodies are produced by the immune system in response to viruses like hiv while antigens are foreign substances that cause the immune system to be active. if an individual has hiv, an antigen called p24 is produced even before antibodies are developed. the lab test involves drawing blood from a vein. antigen/antibody tests may usually detect hiv 18 to 45 days after exposure. hiv/antibody test an hiv antibody test only looks for antibodies to hiv in blood or oral fluid. in general, antibody tests that use blood from a vein may detect hiv sooner than blood from a finger prick. most rapid tests and the only fda approved self - test are antibody tests. a nat may usually tell an individual if they have an hiv infection 10 to 33 days after exposure.

Explanation:

Antibody - only tests are not the most common way to test for HIV. Antigen/antibody tests and nucleic - acid tests are also common. Also, NATs can detect HIV earlier than antibody - only tests in many cases.

Answer:

FALSE