The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old suspected of having HIV infection. Which laboratory tests does the nurse anticipate will be ordered for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A.
ELISA antibody test
B.
IgA quantification test
C.
Saliva antibody test
D.
Urine HIV antigen test
E.
Western blot test
ANS: A, E
The two major diagnostic tests for HIV infection are the ELISA, and if positive, the confirmatory Western blot test. Urine and oral fluid testing is available but is not as accurate. IgA testing is not related.
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