Flow Cytometry Activity

Question 5

How could HIV be directly detected using flow cytometry?

It cannot be detected since it is a virus and viruses are too small to be detected by antibodies.

INCORRECT
Viruses can be detected by antibodies. In fact, thousands of antibodies can bind to the surface of HIV.

Immunological Techniques
University of Arizona
Monday, October 6, 2008
douglas.lake@asu.edu