Which of the following abbreviations is a test for HIV-AIDS?

a. HD
b. KS
c. ELISA
d. PCP


c
Explanation:
a. HD: stands for "Hodgkin disease"
b. KS: stands for "Kaposi sarcoma"
c. ELISA: correct; stands for "enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay"
d. PCP: stands for "pneumocystis carinii pneumonia"

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