Mary had an accidental needlestick one night during her shift as an emergency medical technician.Initially, she tested positive for HIV by the ELISA test.Which test would be done next to confirm an HIV infection?
A)immunoelectrophoresis
B)Ouchterlony
C)complement fixation
D)Western Blot
E)radioimmunoassay

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The Western Blot is the confirmatory test for HIV infection. It detects specific antibodies to HIV and is more sensitive and specific than the ELISA test. Immunoelectrophoresis, Ouchterlony, complement fixation, and radioimmunoassay are not specific for HIV and are not used for diagnosis of HIV infection.

Mary Had an Accidental Needlestick One Night During Her Shift