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A bullet-shaped core made of another protein that surrounds the viral RNA within the envelope of HIV. The p24 antigen test looks for the presence of this protein in a patient's blood. A positive result for the p24 antigen suggests active HIV replication. p24 found in the peripheral blood is also thought to correlate with the amount of virus in the peripheral blood. ...
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... Why get tested?
To check for infection with HIV after a recent exposure or to monitor your body’s response to anti-HIV therapy
When to get tested?
If you have been recently exposed to HIV
Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or by a fingerstick
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Lab Tests Online - more...
The genome and proteins of HIV have been the subject of extensive research s ...
Wikipedia - [full article]
Resources
- p24 (Lab Tests Online)

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