- Laboratory test results for HIV-exposed children, (N=25)*
| Laboratory test | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| At birth (n=26) | ||
| PCR undetectable | 25 | (96.2) |
| ELASIA positive | 4 | (15.4) |
| Western blot positive | 3 | (11.5) |
| At 6 weeks | ||
| PCR undetectable | 19 | (73.1) |
| ELASIA positive | 3 | (11.5) |
| Western blot positive | 1 | (3.8) |
| At 6 months | ||
| PCR undetectable | 8 | (30.8) |
| ELASIA positive | 1 | (3.8) |
| At 12 months | ||
| PCR undetectable | 3 | (11.5) |
| ELASIA positive | 1 | (3.80 |
| At 18 months | ||
| PCR undetectable | 3 | (11.5) |
| ELASIA positive | 1 | (3.8) |
↵* Excluding one infant who died immediately after birth.
Abbreviations: PCR, polymerase chain reaction; ELASIA, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.