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CD4 cell count |
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Measures the number of CD4 T cells (helper T cells) in the bloodstream of patients with AIDS
normal count 500 - 1500
if it drops below 250 recommended to start treatment with anti-HIV drug
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ELISA = enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
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Screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream |
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immunoelectrophoresis |
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test that separates immunoglobulins
(IgC IgM IgE IgA IgD)
used to detect multiple myeloma
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viral load test |
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test that measure the amount of AIDS virus (HIV) in the bloodstream
two viral load tests
PCR = polymerase chain reaction
NASBA = nucleic acid sequence - based amplification
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computed tomography (CT) scan |
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x-ray imaging in the transverse plane produces cross sectional views of anatomic structures
show abnormalities of lymphoid organs , lymph nodes, spleen and thymus gland
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