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jan 1, 1985 - The First Commercial Blood Test To Detect HIV Is Licensed

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In 1985, the U.S. FDA (Federal Drug Administration) licensed the first blood test able to detect HIV. The test detects antibodies to the virus in the blood.

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jan 1, 1985
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~ 41 years ago