Rapid HIV Test

Question 1

Viral load

Answer 1

Measure of the number of HIV viral particles present in the bloodstream

Question 2

Sensitivity

Answer 2

Correct identification of people with HIV

Question 3

Specificity

Answer 3

The ability of a test to correctly give a negative HIV result

Question 4

Assay

Answer 4

Analytical procedure to qualitatively asses/ quantatively measure an analyse

Question 5

Seroconversion

Answer 5

HIV antibodies that develop in response to HIV antigens and become detectable within a few weeks of viral infection