To test for HIV the majority of laboratory tests test for:
1. the HIV virus.
2. HIV antibodies.
3. CD4 counts.
4. CD8 counts.
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1, 3, 4. Incorrect. The screening tool used to detect HIV is enzyme immunoassay, which tests for the presence of antibodies to the HIV virus. CD4 counts are associated with the incidence of AIDS in HIV-infected people.
2. Correct. The screening tool used to detect HIV is enzyme immunoassay, which tests for the presence of antibodies to the HIV virus.
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