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The topics below can be called from http://www.healtoronto.com/vload.html.

�Antibody Tests (ELISA, Western Blot)

�Antigen Tests (p24)

�CD4/CD8 Cell Counts

�Co-culture Tests

�Manufacturer Disclaimers

�Discordance between HIV Tests

�False Positives

�Negative HIV Tests with AIDS!

�HIV Tests in Children

�Positive Predictive Value (PPV) of Tests

�Surrogate Markers

�Validation: Search for the Gold Standard

�Viral Load (PCR; Polymerase Chain Reaction)