The laboratory test ordered to determine the presence of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus antibodies is a:
1. Complete blood cell count.
2. Western blot immunoassay.
3. Bone marrow aspiration.
4. Biopsy of the tumor.
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1. A complete blood cell count is a common test to identify other types of infections and anemia.
2. The Western blot test confirms the presence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus antibodies.
3. A bone marrow aspiration is used in patients with cancer, not HIV.
4. A tumor biopsy is not a common test for identifying a patient with HIV.
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