5
Question
The confirmatory test most commonly used to diagnose AIDS is
The confirmatory test most commonly used to diagnose AIDS is
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is B Western blot
The confirmatory HIV test employs a western blot to detect anti-HIV antibody in a human serum sample. Proteins from unknown HIV-infected cells are separated and blotted on a membrane. Then, serum to be tested is applied, the free antibody has washed away and a secondary anti-human antibody linked to an enzyme signal is added. The stained bands then indicate the proteins to which the patient' serum contains antibody.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
The confirmatory HIV test employs a western blot to detect anti-HIV antibody in a human serum sample. Proteins from unknown HIV-infected cells are separated and blotted on a membrane. Then, serum to be tested is applied, the free antibody has washed away and a secondary anti-human antibody linked to an enzyme signal is added. The stained bands then indicate the proteins to which the patient' serum contains antibody.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
