Which of the following tests is MOST useful in determining the presence of AIDS antibodies?
A) direct fluorescent- antibody
B) agglutination
C) indirect ELISA
D) neutralization
E) complement fixation

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Indirect ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is the most commonly used test for detecting the presence of AIDS antibodies in a patient's blood. It works by detecting the presence of HIV-specific antibodies in the blood, which are produced as part of the body's immune response to the virus. Indirect ELISA is highly sensitive and specific, and can detect HIV antibodies in a patient's blood as early as 2-4 weeks after infection.

Which of the Following Tests Is MOST Useful in Determining