Will a CBC Blood Test Show HIV?

Will a CBC Blood Test Show HIV?
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No. A CBC test, also referred to as a complete blood count, measures the amount of different blood cells in the blood sample. An ELISA test, Western Blot and Rapid EIA are tests used to diagnose or rule out HIV.

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Article reviewed by Iya Catrina Perry Last updated on: Mar 28, 2011

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