7-17. HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS IMMUNOLOGICAL ASSAYS
See figure 7-4.
a. Anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus IgM. Detects IgM antibody produced in the
initial response to hepatitis A antigen. It is specific for diagnosing or confirming an acute
HAV infection.
b. Anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Measures total antibody (IgM and IgG) to hepatitis
a
n indicator of recent infection as well as past infection. It is primarily useful in
confirming previous exposure and immunity to hepatitis A.
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