Mary had an accidental needlestick one night during her shift as an emergency medical technician.Initially, she tested positive for HIV by the ELISA test.Which test would be done next to confirm an HIV infection?

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The Western blot test is typically used to confirm a positive ELISA test for HIV infection. It is a more specific test that can identify multiple HIV-specific proteins in a sample to confirm the presence of the virus. The other tests listed are not typically used for HIV diagnosis or confirmation.

Mary Had an Accidental Needlestick One Night During Her Shift