Sample code (interval of sample collection) | 4th generation EIAs | Serotyping | Western blot | Proviral DNA PCR group M (Biocentric) | Proviral DNA PCR group O (“in-house”) | Viral load RNA M (Biocentric) | Non-specific PCR (integrase gene) | PCR RT, protease and gp41 genes of HIV-1 group M | PCR RT, protease and gp41 genes of HIV-1 group O |
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D0 (first sample) | Positive | Not detected | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
D15 (2 weeks) | Positive | Not detected | gp160, gp110/120 (trace), gp41 (trace), p68, p55, p40, p25, p18 | Negative* | Negative* | 3.9 log/mL | Positive* | Positive* | Negative* |
D49 (6 weeks) | Positive | Not detected | / | Negative* | Negative* | 3.3 log/mL | Positive* | Positive* | Negative* |