What are the laboratory tests to diagnose human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is used to detect HIV infection. If the ELISA test is positive, the Western blot test is used to confirm the results. An FDA-approved test for initial at-home testing is called Home Access Express Test, available at pharmacies.

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