When someone is having a blood test done to see if they are hiv-positive, what specifically is being looked for in the blood sample?.

Sayra asked Aug 18, 2023

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They are looking for HIV antibodies and antigens in your blood.

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Reed Hermes answered Aug 22, 2023

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