title: Serologic testing of human immunodeficiency virus infection.
abstract: This article describes laboratory methods available for testing serum to determine whether a patient is infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Included is discussion of uses and limitations of the assays, patient counseling, laboratory safety, and interpretation of the test results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health, San Francisco, California.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Wilber
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D000956:Antigens, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D006678:HIV / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D012698:Serologic Tests
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D000956:Antigens, Viral