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HIV Testing
PCR for HIV Nov 7, 2009
False Positives Oct 31, 2009
False Positives? Oct 18, 2009
6 Month old infant & Mother Test Negative for HIV, Father tested Positive Oct 18, 2009
I tested + in 2001; recently took 2 tests which were negative Oct 10, 2009
difference between hep b test and hiv test Oct 10, 2009
Misdiagnosis or real result Sep 26, 2009
your kind advise please Aug 9, 2009
positive p24 Jul 25, 2009
ars undectable? Jul 25, 2009
Standard Procedure Jul 19, 2009
dna hiv test Jun 28, 2009
9 mo. old baby, husband tested + Jun 14, 2009
trying to understand my labs but its hard when not even ur own doctor can explain HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!! Jun 6, 2009
Hello Dr Holodniy May 30, 2009
Please help me... A mommy worried May 30, 2009
CD-4 count a marker??? May 23, 2009
IMPORTANCE OF WB TEST: CONFUSSED. PL. HELP May 17, 2009
HIV Bands May 10, 2009
the fast way May 10, 2009
Low viral load & lower CD4 (does this exclude recent exposure) May 10, 2009
CD4 and Viral Load, am I really Positive May 10, 2009
what does this mean? May 10, 2009
Can HIV progress to Aids in 90 Days based on my Labs May 3, 2009
my cd4 Apr 26, 2009
HIV Resistant Person Apr 19, 2009
Two False Positives after confirmed HIV infection Apr 19, 2009
Elisa Indeterminate then Positive, waiting on Western Apr 5, 2009
CD4 890 Viral Load 500 Mar 8, 2009
telling a pt they are positive Feb 22, 2009
need help!!!! Feb 15, 2009
Chinese HIV Tests Feb 15, 2009
False positive elisa in a pregnant mother twice; how to determine the etiology Feb 15, 2009
Would I show symptoms after 15 years Jan 31, 2009
over 26 years positiv Jan 31, 2009
dormant phase for hiv Jan 25, 2009
Testing results Jan 18, 2009
Equivocal/Indeterminate Diagnosis Jan 11, 2009
htlv1 Jan 3, 2009
Non-detectable and HIV test Jan 3, 2009
Curious? Dec 31, 2008
HIV Dec 28, 2008
Informed consent Dec 28, 2008
What does full positive mean? Dec 28, 2008
confused Dec 28, 2008
Difference between HIV impact and hereditary issues? Dec 28, 2008
AIDS Dec 21, 2008
hiv testing Dec 21, 2008
hiv antibodies Dec 21, 2008
How long? Dec 21, 2008
HIV RNA PCR Dec 21, 2008
6 months??? Dec 17, 2008
unusual results Nov 23, 2008
viral load high? Nov 22, 2008
Unusual Results Nov 16, 2008
False positive HIV Nov 15, 2008
The baby Nov 15, 2008
weakly pos screen, high viral, neg western blot? Nov 15, 2008
Unusual results Nov 15, 2008
HIV Faintly Positive Oct 31, 2008
Interpreting HIV and testing statistics Oct 12, 2008
High viral load? Oct 5, 2008
Bdna accuracy with high CD4+ levels Oct 5, 2008
WESTERN INDETERMINATE Sep 27, 2008
Qualitative Testing result Sep 21, 2008
antibody test results ? Sep 14, 2008
I don't understand my results. Sep 14, 2008
results Sep 7, 2008
antibody test results ? Sep 7, 2008
False positive Sep 7, 2008
Indeterminate HIV-test Sep 7, 2008
Is He or Is HE not Aug 31, 2008
Worried Aug 31, 2008
hiv counseling Aug 31, 2008
Reliability of the Deter,mine test at 5 weeks? Aug 31, 2008
Trying to put it together Aug 17, 2008
trying to educate myself Aug 2, 2008
FYI Jul 31, 2008
PCR TESTING Jul 31, 2008
PCR Test and Donated Blood? Jul 27, 2008
pregnancy, HIV or not? Jun 8, 2008
medical exam May 28, 2008
hhv, resistance tests May 24, 2008
should i be worried May 17, 2008
Tested Positive but curious May 17, 2008
Are there such tests? May 11, 2008
MIXED ANSWERS May 11, 2008
indeterminae result in advanced AIDS May 11, 2008
false negative out to one year ? May 11, 2008
Please help me understand May 3, 2008
PCR negative, HIV positive, what does it mean? Apr 26, 2008
conflicting tests Apr 26, 2008
gender cd4/cd8 differences Apr 19, 2008
quick question re hiv & travel to U.S. Apr 13, 2008
Travel to the US (HIV+) Apr 13, 2008
Feel like I am falling apart. Mar 29, 2008
Could mono and HIV be linked? Mar 8, 2008
IS THIS POSSIBLE? Mar 8, 2008
Pregnant woman w/ conflicting results Feb 24, 2008
Indeterminate test reult for HIV patient Feb 17, 2008
When infekted? Feb 10, 2008
Could I be HIV Negative ? Feb 10, 2008
urgent answer Jan 18, 2008
Do general blood test also test for HIV/AIDS? Jan 18, 2008
Positive or misdiagnosed ?? Jan 18, 2008
MY PHYSICIAN TESTED ME...I NEVER KNEW AND SURELY NEVER SIGNED THE FORM GIVING CONSENT! Dec 29, 2007
testing while on ARVs Dec 24, 2007
Drop in viral load Dec 15, 2007
Pos Elisa Neg PCR DNA and RNA 6 months later Dec 15, 2007
Non-detectable viral load Dec 15, 2007
more questions about my test results Dec 3, 2007
3 tests say HIV+, now clinicians doubting lab Dec 3, 2007
questioning my test results Nov 18, 2007
Please give Hi there me your opinion Nov 18, 2007
Can you tell how long you have had HIV Nov 4, 2007
disgnosis Oct 6, 2007
scared nurse - positive ELISA Oct 6, 2007
tested positive Sep 29, 2007
HIV+ or not ? Sep 8, 2007
pcr-rna testing Aug 25, 2007
false test results Aug 6, 2007
Nat testing Aug 4, 2007
Infection backdating Aug 4, 2007
what this mean? is this positive or negative? Jul 29, 2007
Reversal of HIV in 3 month old infants? Jul 27, 2007
Aids or HIV Diagnosis Jul 14, 2007
wb indeterminate Jun 30, 2007
Infant diagnosis Jun 16, 2007
HIV tests Jun 16, 2007
Is it possible ? Jun 16, 2007
How long have I been positive?? Jun 3, 2007
False positive or false negative? May 13, 2007
can a person get tested pos after a negative test? Apr 28, 2007
Undetectable, No Meds Apr 22, 2007
Accute? Apr 22, 2007
CD4/CD8 inversion Apr 15, 2007
What is going on here??? Mar 31, 2007
WB and PCR tests Mar 24, 2007
undetectable viral load Mar 17, 2007
questions about a wstern blot Feb 18, 2007
Viral Load count Feb 11, 2007
Initial HIV RNA test result <75 Feb 3, 2007
western blot help Jan 28, 2007
Double Confused Jan 28, 2007
How long infected? Test? Jan 6, 2007
Detuned Elisa and previous partners. Dec 17, 2006
Help me understanding my lab results Dec 2, 2006
Funny case Dec 2, 2006
we are desperate for any help Nov 18, 2006
Newly Positive T-Cell Count 15 Nov 12, 2006
please help Nov 12, 2006
additional testing?? Nov 12, 2006
recently diagnosed Oct 21, 2006
PCR inhibitors Oct 15, 2006
Western blot - all bands positive Oct 4, 2006
Relatiopnship of rheumatism with HIV Aug 21, 2006
Undetectable Viral Load and HIV Testig Aug 13, 2006
serconversion Aug 6, 2006
Questioning HIV+ Test Jul 16, 2006
Re- HIV & Corticosteroids Jul 16, 2006
HIV & Corticosteroids Jul 8, 2006
Not sure what is going on here Jun 24, 2006
Confused on Results Jun 10, 2006
Mixed Results /Negative DNA but viral load May 20, 2006
p=550 (5) May 12, 2006
cd4 normal and viral load less than 400 May 6, 2006
Western Blot result Apr 16, 2006
No HIV in boold culture Apr 5, 2006
Positive but no VL Apr 1, 2006
Positive or not Apr 1, 2006
recently hv+ Mar 25, 2006
HIV positive Mar 25, 2006
HIV-1 & HIV-2 Feb 12, 2006
lab test antigen Feb 4, 2006
question about my lab results Feb 4, 2006
pcr dna in newborns Jan 28, 2006
Virus isolation Jan 28, 2006
Date of Infection Jan 22, 2006
different quantitative pcr Jan 22, 2006
Antigen p24 and year of infection. Jan 15, 2006
chance of false positive Jan 15, 2006
What are ELISA and BLot Testing? Jan 8, 2006
seropositive to hiv Jan 8, 2006
My doctors are Shocked! Jan 8, 2006
Malaria and HIV False Positive Jan 8, 2006
any chance? urgent help please Jan 8, 2006
confusing labs Jan 2, 2006
HIV Testing in Children Dec 24, 2005
confusing lab report Dec 24, 2005
confusing lab report Dec 17, 2005
Flow-based viral load test? Nov 4, 2005
home access express HIV-1 +, any confirmatory home test? Nov 4, 2005
Virus in tissue Oct 22, 2005
How long have I had HIV Oct 22, 2005
Home Test Oct 10, 2005
HIV or Lymes? Oct 10, 2005
I DON'T UNDERSTAND Oct 8, 2005
Viral load & CD4 Reading Oct 8, 2005
When did I Get Infected? Oct 2, 2005
Can a viral load test diagnose HIV? Oct 2, 2005
Please help, not getting satisfactory answer re: test results Oct 2, 2005
can u explain any of this #2 Sep 26, 2005
Can u explain any of this? Sep 25, 2005
HIV & AIDS Testing Sep 25, 2005
Concerned about Results Sep 17, 2005
donate blood Sep 10, 2005
Timing of viral load tests: follow-up Sep 10, 2005
reversal of Seropositive status Aug 28, 2005
Undetected Viral Load without Medicines Aug 28, 2005
false positive Aug 14, 2005
False negative? Aug 6, 2005
Dr. H, Can you be more specific Aug 6, 2005
Testing for Reverse Transcriptase Jul 30, 2005
Curious Jul 28, 2005
legal aspects of reporting HIV Jul 24, 2005
Indeterminate Results Jul 16, 2005
Can I make signs and sympotoms in my head? Jul 16, 2005
PCR RNA vs NAT used in blood screening Jun 25, 2005
Undetectable & HIV test Jun 18, 2005
HIV Western Blot Test Jun 12, 2005
HIV Test Jun 5, 2005
testing Jun 5, 2005
western blot positive in a non-risk individual with severe allergies May 29, 2005
Do I have HIV? May 22, 2005
False positive May 22, 2005
Blood Work in Labs May 22, 2005
Mr. DKY May 7, 2005
lab results May 7, 2005
Lab Results Apr 29, 2005
help understand hiv Apr 17, 2005
hiv lab resualts Mar 6, 2005
is he hiv positive Mar 6, 2005
Blood Tests and HIV Feb 26, 2005
False Positive? Jan 24, 2005
when was I infected with hiv Jan 17, 2005
how long one is infected Dec 5, 2004
Neg to Poz Nov 28, 2004
HIV POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE Nov 3, 2004
Recently Diagnosed + Oct 10, 2004
Can first test results suggest date of infection? Sep 19, 2004
1 test positive Aug 22, 2004
POS.HOME TEST Aug 15, 2004
HIV levels in sperm Jul 25, 2004
Southern Africa Jul 19, 2004
indeterminant western blot Jul 14, 2004
Testing methods and possibilities Jun 16, 2004
Follow Up (Need Help with Lab Results Posted: May 21, 2004) Jun 13, 2004
Newly Positive May 16, 2004
False Dx May 15, 2004
Difference between p24 and viral load May 15, 2004
Seroconversion May 8, 2004
HIV-2 screening and re-testing May 1, 2004
ConfussingTests results Apr 26, 2004
Newly positive VL 76? Apr 26, 2004
confused about hiv test Apr 11, 2004
HIV DNA Monitoring Apr 5, 2004
ELISA TEST Apr 3, 2004
acute simultaneous co-infection viral load Mar 28, 2004
Recent HIV but strange viral load count Mar 18, 2004
Rna negative but Dna postive! Mar 1, 2004
Window period Jan 18, 2004
Penicillin & false positive? Jan 18, 2004
hiv1 Jan 18, 2004
Conflicting PCR tests: different primers and different results! Jan 18, 2004
health Jan 8, 2004
Hiv and Hep co-infection Jan 4, 2004
elisa test Jan 4, 2004
Antibodies Jan 1, 2004
Increased sensitivity of a viral culture when CD8 cells are taken out Dec 28, 2003
Undectable = No Antibodies? Dec 21, 2003
Confusing: so many different types of primers in EIA tests Dec 5, 2003
HIV detection from routine labs? Dec 5, 2003
O.D. RATIO IN LAB RESULT Nov 29, 2003
Beta 2 Microglobulin test Nov 29, 2003
what is heteroduplex mobility assay and phylogenetic analysis? Nov 16, 2003
Diagnosed positive now test negative Oct 16, 2003
Elusive viral load-part three Oct 11, 2003
Follow up: African exposure Sep 24, 2003
Viral load avoiding the tests! Sep 23, 2003
Group O infection? Sep 21, 2003
Contradicting Test Results Sep 21, 2003
ELISA/good for all strains of HIV? Aug 29, 2003
no antibodies = high viral load? Aug 24, 2003
re. antibodies and viral load Aug 24, 2003
Producing antibodies to different diseases Aug 24, 2003
Elisa & WB Tests Aug 16, 2003
husband in denial?says tests were wrong.I'm scared Aug 16, 2003
hiv weakly positive Aug 16, 2003
WBC Count Aug 10, 2003
Nucleic acid testing Aug 2, 2003
RT/enzyme test: could it mean a good VL test for all strains of HIV 1 and HIV 2? Aug 2, 2003
NAT/follow up Q Aug 2, 2003
RT tests for retroviruses Jul 27, 2003
Test Results? Jul 20, 2003
Any other test than Elisa or WB? Jul 20, 2003
Appropriate Indeterminate Follow Up Jul 20, 2003
antibodies drop with viral load? Jul 18, 2003
i dont understand Jul 18, 2003
Can a blood culture identify hiv? Jul 18, 2003
Viral culture/sensitivity Jul 3, 2003
Western Blot Jul 3, 2003
low reactive result Jul 2, 2003
EIA/ELISA Jul 2, 2003
Western Blot Indeterminit Jun 22, 2003
Lymes disease or HIV? Jun 21, 2003
Western Blot Only? Jun 16, 2003
What do I need to know about "viral bands observed" Jun 10, 2003
What is the most reliable HIV test? Jun 10, 2003
Question about HIV test results Jun 7, 2003
Why PCR? Jun 7, 2003
testing for hiv Jun 7, 2003
scared to death Jun 7, 2003
Infants and VL Testing May 18, 2003
PCR DNA May 11, 2003
Immune System Suppression May 11, 2003
Seronegative or positive May 1, 2003
STARHS lab results Apr 29, 2003
Please answer 3rd time asking Apr 29, 2003
EIA/WB Mar 15, 2003
Texas agrees with NY on window period -- Please Post! Mar 15, 2003
P24 Clarification recent answer Mar 15, 2003
Two positive viral load tests Mar 10, 2003
CONFUSED Mar 9, 2003
P 24 Antigen: What does it mean? Mar 9, 2003
Do blood tests show hiv? Feb 16, 2003
Window Period Info from CDC -- Please Post Feb 16, 2003
Clarification on P24 Antigen test etc Feb 16, 2003
PCR DNA Feb 16, 2003
How is window period determined?? Feb 16, 2003
A rising P24 Feb 15, 2003
test result Feb 15, 2003
PCR and RNA Jan 31, 2003
VL, CPR both Negative, Alla antibody tests positive, Low CD4 Jan 25, 2003
Tests for HIV-2 Jan 10, 2003
FDA Approval? Dec 26, 2002
Western Blot Test Dec 26, 2002
Off the Wall Question Dec 20, 2002
Follow up RE: WB band Appearance Nov 24, 2002
Change in Profile? Nov 24, 2002
WB band appearence Nov 17, 2002
Marked Weight Loss during ARS Oct 13, 2002
Two Tests-UCSD Oct 13, 2002
Very confused Sep 15, 2002
Strongly Positive all bands WB - II Sep 8, 2002
Could not sequence? Sep 8, 2002
re:ELISA Positive, VL <50 ,HIV+? Sep 8, 2002
partner just tested positive - how long should i wait to be tested? Sep 8, 2002
truth about hepatitis' affect on antibody testing Sep 6, 2002
prolonged ARS and antibody testing Sep 6, 2002
pcr Aug 30, 2002
Test results the same day? Aug 23, 2002
pcr dna rna?? Aug 23, 2002
sorry please answer i worded question wrong Aug 23, 2002
Strongly Positive all bands - Western-Blot Aug 23, 2002
ELISA Positive, VL <50 ,HIV+? Aug 23, 2002
common blood test Aug 19, 2002
Looking for a cure. Aug 19, 2002
please clarify me Aug 16, 2002
Difference between Viral loan & Antibody test Aug 16, 2002
Eliza positive 3x, western blot negative, bands counted-negative, why... Aug 10, 2002
will a newly infected person always show a load? Aug 2, 2002
Follow up to 'Using a Biopsy to Identify/Rule Out HIV Infection' Aug 2, 2002
Home Access test for all HIV 1 Sub Types Aug 2, 2002
HIV 2 seroconversion Jul 28, 2002
one liner on ARS symptoms & SEROCONVERSION Jul 28, 2002
what is this test? Jul 28, 2002
pcr and elisa negative... Jul 28, 2002
Window Period: 4 weeks? Jul 28, 2002
Use Of Biopsy to Identify/Rule Out HIV Infection Jul 28, 2002
diagnosis of HIV after death Jul 28, 2002
Elisa/Western vs VL /CD4 Jul 19, 2002
False Positive Jul 14, 2002
HIV Exposure In West Africa Jul 14, 2002
DNA PCR HIV Jul 5, 2002
HIV1&2 DIFFERENCE Jul 5, 2002
What is Meaning of ELISA IgG 12.7 Jun 22, 2002
viral load Jun 22, 2002
The use of cd4/cd8 ratio in diagnosis Jun 15, 2002
Advice Please re Patient Jun 10, 2002
Western BLOT TEST WORRIED worried about my family Jun 1, 2002
Infection to positive result on test May 19, 2002
do i really have hiv Apr 21, 2002
Is there an HIV-2 PCR test in Apr 21, 2002
hiv antigen Apr 21, 2002
Testing for antibodies and not the virus Apr 21, 2002
neutrophils Apr 8, 2002
NAT Apr 8, 2002
Dear susan Apr 3, 2002
seroconversion Mar 20, 2002
stressed beyond words Mar 20, 2002
Should I go on with my life? Mar 20, 2002
Help Again! Mar 20, 2002
RNA PCR TEST Mar 20, 2002
please clarify Mar 20, 2002
BLIPS Mar 20, 2002
HIV Type 2 Mar 17, 2002
SERONCONVERT Mar 17, 2002
Window period and subtypes Mar 17, 2002
ars vs asymptomatic Mar 17, 2002
Multiple Sclerosis & HIV Mar 17, 2002
culture vs Feb 24, 2002
Help! Feb 24, 2002
Dr Little please help! Feb 17, 2002
Qualitative pcr = RNA pcr? Feb 17, 2002
Recent Test Feb 14, 2002
HCV/HIV Jan 29, 2002
Testosterone Level Jan 22, 2002
PLEASE HELP!! 2-1/2 Months of pure hell. Jan 22, 2002
My Ghastly experience.......Please post Jan 20, 2002
Blood test Jan 20, 2002
RE: Blood Test Jan 20, 2002
glove tear Jan 20, 2002
Always positive? Jan 13, 2002
Worried Mom +Elisa Jan 13, 2002
False + or what? Dec 24, 2001
what's a viral load? Dec 24, 2001
Confused? Dec 2, 2001
Is p35 a sign of HIV Nov 25, 2001
Rapid testing response Nov 24, 2001
seroconversion Nov 24, 2001
stress/fear and seroconversion Nov 24, 2001
PCR - false negative data Nov 24, 2001
testing question - subtypes Nov 24, 2001
WHAT EXACTLY WAS MEASURED HERE, MARK? Nov 20, 2001
PCR Test and cost Nov 17, 2001
re: discreet Nov 17, 2001
Western Blot for hiv 1 Nov 14, 2001
Taking the HIV for the First time at age 40 Nov 10, 2001
viral culture Oct 29, 2001
discreet test Oct 21, 2001
False window period Oct 21, 2001
window with hep C Oct 21, 2001
HIV Testing Oct 19, 2001
Refrigeration? Oct 8, 2001
Purple vs. yellow top tube? Oct 8, 2001
35 months data Sep 29, 2001
Ref: Sep 29, 2001
Subtype detection Sep 28, 2001
Accuracy Sep 28, 2001
Say it aint so Sep 28, 2001
antibody production Sep 28, 2001
Subtypes in Central America Sep 28, 2001
Zithromax and Pcr Sep 25, 2001
antibioticsand pcr testing Sep 25, 2001
Reumatic Diseases Sep 22, 2001
Hep A vaccine Sep 22, 2001
Tilenol and HIV tests Sep 22, 2001
testing Sep 15, 2001
zovirax(acyclovir) and Hiv tests Sep 15, 2001
antibodies Sep 15, 2001
AVS = no antibodies? Sep 15, 2001
COUNTING THE DAYS Sep 14, 2001
NAT vs PCR ? Sep 14, 2001
How much influence... Sep 11, 2001
turning positive Sep 11, 2001
Regarding Past Posting Sep 11, 2001
weight gain Sep 11, 2001
re:SLE Sep 11, 2001
PCR uncertainty Sep 11, 2001
Can both virus and antibody be undetectable? Sep 11, 2001
PCR Testing Sep 11, 2001
4th Generation Elisa ? Sep 11, 2001
wildtype virus Sep 11, 2001
p-24 antigen question Sep 11, 2001
alcohol? Sep 8, 2001
Influencing factors on test Sep 8, 2001
Return to thailand to get tested Sep 8, 2001
PCRs Sep 8, 2001
quick one Sep 8, 2001
HIV subtype untibody?? Sep 8, 2001
Viral load subtype detection Sep 8, 2001
lupus(SLE) and HIV Sep 8, 2001
The ultimate testing question Sep 8, 2001
Influence on testing Sep 8, 2001
nucleic acid testing Sep 8, 2001
HTLV-III/LAV Sep 8, 2001
surgery Sep 2, 2001
Western Blot Sep 2, 2001
set point after seroconversion Sep 2, 2001
Sub Type in Tijuana(Mexico) Sep 2, 2001
Negative Elisa,Positvive Western blot Sep 2, 2001
7 months negative Sep 2, 2001
Need answer please Aug 26, 2001
initial infection Aug 26, 2001
Early Testing Aug 26, 2001
Conflicting Message from Doctors Aug 26, 2001
Home Access - reliable? Aug 26, 2001
confusion Aug 26, 2001
Testing during/after ARS Aug 26, 2001
indeterminate Aug 26, 2001
HIV/Viral Load window Aug 26, 2001
so many tests!!!!!!!!!!! Aug 23, 2001
testing Aug 23, 2001
indeterminate twice (re post) Aug 19, 2001
Doc needs advice Aug 19, 2001
What to believe? Aug 18, 2001
pls answer this mark.... Aug 18, 2001
Undetectable and EIA Aug 18, 2001
production of antibodies Aug 18, 2001
RNA and DNA Question Aug 18, 2001
Window period Aug 18, 2001
Blood in eye Aug 18, 2001
virus load/antibodies Aug 18, 2001
indetermiate twice(re post) Aug 18, 2001
HIV-E Aug 16, 2001
What does this mean? Aug 16, 2001
Viral load after 2 months? Aug 16, 2001
indeterminate twice Aug 16, 2001
Another worried well? Aug 12, 2001
indeterm. Aug 12, 2001
concerned Aug 12, 2001
HIV branch DNA Aug 4, 2001
HIV 1 vs HIV 2 Aug 4, 2001
viral culture Aug 4, 2001
CD4 count-worried well? Aug 4, 2001
Tailand Aug 4, 2001
testing guidelines Aug 4, 2001
Elisa Question Aug 4, 2001
elisa testing question Aug 4, 2001
oraquick Aug 4, 2001
Orasure - couple of questions Aug 4, 2001
SUB-TYPE/STRAIN CENTRAL AMERICA (COSTA RICA) Aug 4, 2001
ARS / Test Turnaround Time Aug 4, 2001
Qualitative DNA PCR--HIV O? Aug 4, 2001
Information requested on Red - Dot Test for HIV 1 & 2 Aug 4, 2001
false neg western blot?? Jul 29, 2001
Re 5 July 6 month+ seroconversion case references Jul 29, 2001
This will answer all the questions from the worried well Jul 29, 2001
You're Really Scaring Me Jul 29, 2001
Lival Load Jul 29, 2001
equivocal Jul 29, 2001
fda rapid test Jul 29, 2001
HTLV-I and HTLV-II Jul 29, 2001
FDA Jul 29, 2001
am i correct Jul 29, 2001
Home Access - please post/comment for all! Jul 29, 2001
Help to answer Jul 29, 2001
worried Jul 29, 2001
SUDS MUREX Jul 29, 2001
hepatitis and HIV test results Jul 22, 2001
HSV as Diagnostic Indicator Jul 22, 2001
Please clarify Jul 22, 2001
rapid test Jul 22, 2001
PEP and testing Jul 22, 2001
ARS & autoimmune disease Jul 22, 2001
RE: HIV Express testing Jul 22, 2001
hiv elisa test Jul 22, 2001
VALIDITY OF PCR SIR? Jul 22, 2001
Testing Question Jul 22, 2001
Your opinion please! Jul 22, 2001
ARS & Antibodies Jul 22, 2001
Help! Scared Pregnant Women with an Equivical HIV Test. Jul 22, 2001
please help I can't sleep Jul 15, 2001
6 months plus seroconversion Jul 15, 2001
HIV express testing Jul 15, 2001
Orasure - enough sample collected? Jul 15, 2001
Orasure vs. Blood Jul 15, 2001
HIV Testing Jul 15, 2001
Viral Load Jul 15, 2001
The Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor Test Jul 15, 2001
How does the PCR test dectect actual HI Virus? Jul 15, 2001
Western Blot Test Jul 15, 2001
p24 antigen Jul 15, 2001
NAT Testing Jul 15, 2001
accuracy of rna pcr and dna pcr??(2) Jul 15, 2001
testing question Jul 15, 2001
Legit ARS Detection Jul 15, 2001
Is It too soon to tell?? Jul 15, 2001
Asian HIV strain exposure Jul 15, 2001
Testing during AVS Jul 15, 2001
Serconversion and german measles Jul 15, 2001
Testing Immigrants Jul 15, 2001
accuracy of viral load test Jul 15, 2001
Elisa results neg Jul 15, 2001
Home Access - 1st Generation ELISA? Jul 15, 2001
Subtype in India? Jul 15, 2001
subtypes in the US Jul 15, 2001
False Positive Elisa Test in Children Jul 15, 2001
DNA PCR missing some subtypes? Jul 15, 2001
home test and subtypes Jul 15, 2001
Clarification on seroconversion?? (sorry) Jul 15, 2001
Question on Testing Jul 15, 2001
Tests for HIV at blood donations in the UK Jul 15, 2001
DNA PCR - a few questions Jul 15, 2001
Viral Load Jul 11, 2001
A better understanding of tests requested Jul 11, 2001
Does This Make Sense to you? Jul 11, 2001
home access test Jul 11, 2001
Home Access - 1st Generation ELISA? Jul 11, 2001
Home Access/detect all strains? Jul 11, 2001
RNA PCR vs DNA PCR Jul 11, 2001
accuray of rna and dna pcr Jul 11, 2001
HIV Detection Jul 11, 2001
Testing for antibodies Jul 11, 2001
DNA/RNA and clades Jul 6, 2001
Blood Trnsfusion Tests? Jul 6, 2001
Conclusive Test Jul 6, 2001
Accuracy pf HIV1 RNA PCR Jul 6, 2001
3rd generation tests Jul 6, 2001
HIV Diversity & Detection Jul 6, 2001
Here are the case references for 6month+ seroconversion Jul 5, 2001
Mr. Holidniy Jul 3, 2001
Xenadrine and testing Jul 3, 2001
Western Blot testing? Jul 1, 2001
DNA needed to produce RNA Jul 1, 2001
DNA PCR/clades detected? Jul 1, 2001
Is There a Way to Test Type Jul 1, 2001
Why? Jul 1, 2001
Advice needed Jul 1, 2001
Unsure Jul 1, 2001
seroconvert Jul 1, 2001
What strain? Jul 1, 2001
Waiting four weeks for DNA PCR result... Jul 1, 2001
Counts, what do they mean Jul 1, 2001
Curious Jun 30, 2001
Only 2 WB antibody bands after 1 1/2 years Jun 30, 2001
False Positive Jun 30, 2001
antibiotics and antibodies Jun 30, 2001
orasure Jun 30, 2001
Why DNA PCR? Jun 30, 2001
testing algorithm Jun 30, 2001
hiv test Jun 30, 2001
testing confusion Jun 30, 2001
What kind of test? Jun 30, 2001
Hiv neg.? Jun 30, 2001
When will we have an all inclusive test? Jun 30, 2001
Peeing out HIV? Jun 30, 2001
hiv positive after 3 months? Jun 30, 2001
low risk and symptoms Jun 30, 2001
MARK HOLODNIY Jun 22, 2001
flu vaccine Jun 15, 2001
confused Jun 15, 2001
PCR Jun 15, 2001
Can you explain this? Jun 15, 2001
is hiv-antibody test paper 100 safe? Jun 15, 2001
Ambient time line Jun 15, 2001
Testing after 6 months? Jun 15, 2001
PCR Timing follow up Jun 15, 2001
seroconversion Jun 15, 2001
+ELISA / IND WB Jun 15, 2001
another Test question Jun 15, 2001
Celebrex affecting HIV test Jun 15, 2001
WBA TESTING? Jun 15, 2001
Hiding in cells Jun 12, 2001
Viral Culture Jun 12, 2001
Mycobacteria Jun 12, 2001
DNA PCR as a diagnostic tool? Jun 12, 2001
Question about getting results Jun 12, 2001
Is this possible? Jun 12, 2001
3 month experience Jun 12, 2001
PCR timing Jun 12, 2001
PCR RNA result Jun 12, 2001
P24 clarification Jun 7, 2001
Antibody tests 15 years Jun 7, 2001
Nucleic Acid Jun 4, 2001
red cross p24 Jun 4, 2001
Accurate result? Jun 1, 2001
percentage for Qual PCR Jun 1, 2001
Testing question Jun 1, 2001
Mutation and PCR Qualitative Jun 1, 2001
german measles affecting test results??? Jun 1, 2001
DNA PCR confusion Jun 1, 2001
HIV - 1 RNA Quantitation? Jun 1, 2001
Viral Load tests Jun 1, 2001
allergic response and antibodies Jun 1, 2001
Viral Load Tests May 31, 2001
AIDS with no antibodies? May 25, 2001
Chances of Infection? May 25, 2001
Testing Window period May 25, 2001
11 weeks good enough??? May 25, 2001
IMPACT OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE ON TEST RESULTS! May 25, 2001
Hep A Vaccine and Test Results May 25, 2001
diabetes May 24, 2001
Do I test again? May 22, 2001
Hiv-2 testing May 22, 2001
DNA PCR May 22, 2001
viral load and ks May 22, 2001
IFA and ALISE May 22, 2001
HIV-N or O May 22, 2001
PCR QUAL OR QUAN???? May 22, 2001
Testing time May 22, 2001
Latest info on qualitative HIV detection by PCR May 22, 2001
Negative Test May 21, 2001
PCR-DNA questions May 21, 2001
Enough Testing? May 20, 2001
testing guidelines May 20, 2001
Seroconversion = Antibodies Production? May 16, 2001
Re: home access test question May 16, 2001
confused by pep May 16, 2001
different strains May 16, 2001
2 month testing May 16, 2001
mono test results May 12, 2001
contact with HIV pos May 12, 2001
5 months of pure HELL May 12, 2001
ELISA and PCT 24 weeks May 12, 2001
p24 antigen test May 12, 2001
Home Access test May 12, 2001
Antibody Question May 12, 2001
1 more question May 12, 2001
PLEASE ANSWER May 12, 2001
herpes and hiv test May 12, 2001
pep and pcr-dna May 12, 2001
in need of your Expert opinion May 12, 2001
ARS/ELISA/PCR Testing window May 12, 2001
Why is there a 6-month window period? May 12, 2001
Partner Tested Positive May 7, 2001
Is A PCR Necessary? May 7, 2001
p70 Antibody found in Western Blot May 7, 2001
Home Access Tests ? May 7, 2001
Worried May 7, 2001
antibody production May 7, 2001
is vaccine has any effect on dna pcr testing? May 7, 2001
Thalassemia Correction? May 5, 2001
Indeterminate Result May 5, 2001
Small Town Doc. May 5, 2001
Testing, and other immune disorders May 5, 2001
OK Guy Apr 29, 2001
YOUR OPINION Apr 29, 2001
Thanks and question Apr 29, 2001
Strains? Apr 29, 2001
Does viral load rise steadily? Apr 29, 2001
VERY CURIOUS Apr 29, 2001
Thalassemia and Testing Apr 29, 2001
HIV-1, HIV-2, Antibody and Other Tests? Apr 29, 2001
PCR shop talk Apr 29, 2001
HIV Testing and autoimmune disordersr Apr 29, 2001
PCR-DNA or PCR-RNA Apr 29, 2001
PCR/Symptoms Apr 29, 2001
10 copies? Apr 29, 2001
Testing with Discreet 3 minute vs Home Access Apr 29, 2001
haveing false vdrl? Apr 29, 2001
testing for PCR R.N.A at 4.5 month Apr 20, 2001
false positives - closing the window Apr 20, 2001
Testing/window/3-months exactly? Apr 20, 2001
DNA PCR Apr 20, 2001
Reactive Elisa, Non-reactive Western Blot Apr 20, 2001
Does PCR mean virus? Apr 20, 2001
DNA Apr 20, 2001
Testing? Apr 20, 2001
testing/glands Apr 20, 2001
Frequency of Elisa Apr 20, 2001
PCR Apr 19, 2001
Maximum time of the HIV antibody production? Apr 16, 2001
HIV-2 in Asia Apr 16, 2001
P24 at 25 days Apr 16, 2001
HEALTHCARE WORKER UPDATE Apr 11, 2001
Why do blood banks want to use PCR? Apr 7, 2001
Testing - 4th genration window Apr 7, 2001
Clarification of your response to a 4/2 posting. Apr 6, 2001
AIDS=No antibodies Apr 6, 2001
Theoretical proof? Apr 6, 2001
Antibodies? Apr 3, 2001
Where Do I PIck Up My Nobel Prize,..? Apr 2, 2001
Causality,.. Apr 2, 2001
Antifungal's effect on tests Apr 2, 2001
P24 ag & Eia hiv antibody question Apr 2, 2001
Some HIV 1-2 EIA is not detected subtypes(O and M types) Apr 2, 2001
immune system Apr 2, 2001
Documented Cases Apr 2, 2001
Viral load during ARS Mar 28, 2001
Aides Mar 28, 2001
Concerning Rapid Hiv Test Mar 28, 2001
The average? Mar 28, 2001
HIV RNA/DNA Mar 28, 2001
I don't understand Mar 28, 2001
Thailand and HIV 2 risk Mar 28, 2001
Important Testing Question. Please Answer! Mar 28, 2001
Indeterminate, Positive??? Mar 23, 2001
discrepancy Mar 23, 2001
1st Gen vs 3rd Gen Mar 23, 2001
WINDOW PERIOD INSANITY - IS THERE AN ANSWER? Mar 23, 2001
AIDS+ , TYPE 2? UNKNOWN Mar 23, 2001
How long should you be tested? Mar 23, 2001
concerning window period and early symtoms Mar 23, 2001
Testing with symptons! Mar 15, 2001
elisa test report Mar 15, 2001
physical testing ? Mar 15, 2001
difference between RNA and DNA detection Mar 15, 2001
PCR and RNA and others Mar 15, 2001
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS Mar 15, 2001
OKGuy Mar 9, 2001
Window period Mar 9, 2001
DEFINITIVE SCREENING METHODOLOGY Mar 9, 2001
Dr. Holodiny, Clarification Requested PLEASE! Mar 9, 2001
PCR diagnosis Mar 9, 2001
Fastest route to detection? Mar 9, 2001
HIV-N Mar 1, 2001
PCR use Mar 1, 2001
Follow up testing results Mar 1, 2001
N-sub type Mar 1, 2001
ELISA test vs. previous ailments and pregnancy Mar 1, 2001
post-FLu test reliability Feb 23, 2001
Low risk, positve PCR Feb 23, 2001
Contradicitng Information Feb 18, 2001
Flu Shot and HIV Test Feb 18, 2001
PCR Results Affected by Lipitor? Feb 18, 2001
this might help Feb 18, 2001
Need your advice Feb 18, 2001
3rd and 4th generation test Feb 18, 2001
eci? Feb 18, 2001
Unsure Feb 14, 2001
hiv ultra sensitive test? Feb 14, 2001
Counselling at the Doctor Office? Feb 14, 2001
follow up to hiv 1 type o question Feb 14, 2001
High Viral load and high CD4 Feb 14, 2001
Antibiotics Effect (CIPRO) on RNA PCR Feb 14, 2001
THANKS FOR THE TIME AND EFFORT Feb 14, 2001
Viral load Feb 14, 2001
when should I test ? Feb 14, 2001
respond to your opinion Feb 14, 2001
PCR viral load test timing post PEP Feb 14, 2001
I'm still afraid and the WAITING is driving me insane! Feb 14, 2001
Have you ever seen Feb 14, 2001
Correlation between viral load and development of antibodies? Feb 14, 2001
hepA/B and HIV protein markers Feb 14, 2001
Follow Up to Time Question!! Feb 14, 2001
Can PEP affect ELISA window period Feb 14, 2001
CONFUSED!!! RNA PCR VIRAL LOAD TEST AT 4 MONTHS? Feb 14, 2001
pcr less sensitive? Feb 14, 2001
Test Kits: Question from a Fellow Practitioner Feb 14, 2001
fourth generation antibody test Feb 14, 2001
Am I undetectable for life insurance HIV tests? Feb 14, 2001
Third Generation tests Feb 14, 2001
FOLLOW UP QUESTION FROM CONFUSED! Feb 14, 2001
ELISA negative, PCR undetectable, CD4 370? Feb 14, 2001
HIV-2 Detection Feb 7, 2001
To Jan 17 -THANK YOU Feb 7, 2001
HIV Reporting Policies by State Feb 7, 2001
Antibody Detection Feb 7, 2001
viral load Feb 7, 2001
PCR test for HIV detection Feb 7, 2001
How many dif. strains, and High Phoshorus Feb 7, 2001
flu vaccines and viral load increases Feb 7, 2001
HIV testing and Doctors Feb 7, 2001
Inconclusive but still have the virus Feb 7, 2001
2 Questions Feb 7, 2001
hiv-1, subtype o Feb 7, 2001
Very Interesting Question! Feb 7, 2001
Effect of antibodies on PCR DNA test Feb 7, 2001
Your opinion please Feb 7, 2001
Hiv 1/2 combo testing Feb 7, 2001
A reply to do you care Jan 17, 2001
How do you know if a person is Jan 17, 2001
what is better? Jan 17, 2001
Viral loading Jan 17, 2001
Always Aids? Jan 17, 2001
Thank you Jan 17, 2001
WHY SO HARD Jan 17, 2001
Can VL increase if exposed to HIV repeatedly? Jan 17, 2001
I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT MY DISEASE Jan 12, 2001
the wrong test! Jan 12, 2001
Follow up question Jan 12, 2001
Skin changes Jan 12, 2001
New and still learning about all this Jan 12, 2001
Antibodies and the HIV virus Jan 12, 2001
Cell Replacement Jan 12, 2001
a person Jan 12, 2001
Should I start treatment? Jan 12, 2001
treament time? Jan 12, 2001
Spinal Meningitis Jan 12, 2001
P24 Antigen Test Jan 12, 2001
Symptoms? Jan 12, 2001
do u care? Jan 12, 2001
Consider Yourself Hugged Jan 12, 2001
How long for results to tests? Jan 12, 2001
will this increase CD8 Jan 12, 2001
Currently Available HIV Phenotypic & Genotypic Assays Jan 12, 2001
Switch from Viracept to Sustiva Jan 12, 2001
Is this an ARS-like rash or a fungal infection? Jan 12, 2001
VL from undetectable to 64..Why? Jan 12, 2001
blood center Jan 12, 2001
Newly positive, still ELISA negative Jan 10, 2001
updated tests Jan 10, 2001
Undetectable? Jan 10, 2001
No resistance? Testing Jan 10, 2001
Viral Load and T Cell Jan 10, 2001
Flu Vaccine and Viral Load Jan 10, 2001
hepatitis C and low platelets Jan 10, 2001
confusing questions about CD8 Jan 10, 2001
Viral loads Jan 10, 2001
A great gift Jan 2, 2001
no antibodies Jan 2, 2001
Antiviral Herpes Medication Jan 2, 2001
Re-infected MDR/Super-infected Jan 2, 2001
high neutrophil count low lymphocyte count Jan 2, 2001
Hepatitis C Dec 29, 2000
good/bad? Dec 29, 2000
Age and CD4 Counts Dec 29, 2000
Viral load detectable for the first time Dec 29, 2000
VL for HIV 2 and Dec 29, 2000
what is a RIPA Test??? Dec 29, 2000
Significance of CD4/CD8 Ratio Trends Dec 29, 2000
loss of feeling Dec 26, 2000
Needle prick to surgeons Dec 22, 2000
Virus Longevity on the Skin Dec 22, 2000
A different type of Question...... Dec 22, 2000
CD4 Results...Prognosis? Dec 22, 2000
Viral Load Dec 22, 2000
Slight VL increase at 8 weeks Dec 22, 2000
Newly HIV-Positive: What do I prepare for? Dec 22, 2000
AM I doomed? Dec 22, 2000
VL back after 2 years Dec 22, 2000
Treatment Dec 22, 2000
Can resistance disappear once you go off the drug? Dec 22, 2000
HIV Testing & Pregnancy Dec 18, 2000
Viral load of 11,000 high. Dec 18, 2000
CD4 count. Dec 18, 2000
pregnant - positive Elisa and Negative western blot - should retest?? Dec 18, 2000
How far can I go? Dec 18, 2000
NORMAL VIRAL LOAD COUNT Dec 18, 2000
long term prognosis Dec 18, 2000
CD4 and viral load Dec 18, 2000
Sudden jump in CD4 on no meds Dec 18, 2000
May I suggest??? Dec 15, 2000
all these people this might help Dec 15, 2000
thank you Dec 15, 2000
QUALITATIVE Dec 15, 2000
resistance Dec 15, 2000
Still the Same? Dec 15, 2000
Viral Load vs T Cells Dec 15, 2000
Doc's Lower CD4 Dec 15, 2000
From your experience? Dec 15, 2000
is a test for the virus in the blood, accurate early? Dec 15, 2000
Floaters Dec 15, 2000
Concerned about my numbers Dec 15, 2000
VL margin of error & accuracy of antibody test Dec 15, 2000
HARRt regimen has stopped working . can IL-2 help? Dec 15, 2000
SHOULD I BE... Dec 15, 2000
T-Cell at 34 Dec 8, 2000
0,7 log Dec 8, 2000
while you wait Dec 8, 2000
T-cell & Viral Load Dec 8, 2000
SHOULD I BE Dec 8, 2000
I'm new at this. What is viral load anyway? Dec 8, 2000
wild virus and virus resistance? Dec 8, 2000
Re: 30 month seroconversion Dec 8, 2000
Viral Load increasing Dec 8, 2000
Re: P24 answer Dec 8, 2000
wildtype Dec 8, 2000
CD4 Counts and my meds Dec 8, 2000
T-cells leveling off Dec 8, 2000
T-cell count of 12 -- viral load off the charts 000,000 Dec 8, 2000
lymphocytes Dec 8, 2000
updated tests Dec 8, 2000
ANTI VIRALS Dec 8, 2000
pediatric hiv Dec 8, 2000
resistance tests price Dec 4, 2000
Effects of mutation on HIV detection. Nov 27, 2000
what is dna ql pcr 10 or less Nov 27, 2000
How Reliable are Viral Load Tests Nov 19, 2000
western Blot Nov 13, 2000
How long after the exposure before detectable viral count? Nov 13, 2000
Fearful of numbers Nov 13, 2000
tests Nov 13, 2000
Antibiotics, infections and viral load Nov 6, 2000
PREGNANCY AND HIV TESTING Nov 6, 2000
New information, to an old Question. Nov 6, 2000
Timing of Test Oct 31, 2000
CD4 counts and PCR TESTING? Oct 20, 2000
quantifying viral load Oct 5, 2000
Understanding tests Oct 5, 2000
Tests? Oct 2, 2000
one simple question . Oct 2, 2000
HIV Inhibitory sample Oct 2, 2000
PCR testing conditions, aerosol contamination Sep 18, 2000
FAST BEFORE VL TESTING? Sep 3, 2000
48 and Scared to Death Again from August 14th Aug 28, 2000
testing facts Aug 6, 2000
G6PD Jul 9, 2000
viral load 700,000 Jul 9, 2000
Question about specimen Jul 3, 2000
Will I die young? Jul 3, 2000
Significance of Viral Load (HCV) Jul 3, 2000
P24 Antigen test Jun 26, 2000
question on tcell count Jun 7, 2000
What do all these numbers mean? Jun 7, 2000
Viral Load defined May 29, 2000
What affects my counts? May 29, 2000
needle prick infection May 29, 2000
HIV Testing in Criminal Cases For Causation May 29, 2000
can not achieve an undetectable viral load May 29, 2000
What's involved with PCR testing, interpreting results, etc. May 29, 2000
Testing May 29, 2000
DNA PCR with ELISA as Diagnosis May 29, 2000
Blood Test May 22, 2000
Viral Load <50, possible? May 22, 2000
The virus infecting lymphocytes to cause aids May 22, 2000
I need some answers May 22, 2000
PCR and Strategic Treatment Interruption May 22, 2000
HIV TEST And Alopecia May 8, 2000
Yo-yo viral burden results May 1, 2000
medical student stuck by needle Apr 3, 2000
male 37 years old Apr 3, 2000
Have Lupus/tested pos. for HIV - can test be inaccurate? Mar 22, 2000
Effect of drugs on ELISA tests Feb 28, 2000
Testing Feb 28, 2000
a legit PCR question Feb 17, 2000
false negative test results Feb 17, 2000
Would thrush give HIV test false positives? Feb 17, 2000
GAT Testing Feb 17, 2000
CBC Test Jan 24, 2000
Deadline Jan 24, 2000
hivrna pre-serocoversion Jan 3, 2000
Treatment for Needle Prick? Dec 26, 1999
normal counts Nov 29, 1999
subtype C question Nov 22, 1999
how many viles of blood? Nov 9, 1999
Vaccinations yes or not? Sep 27, 1999
Occupational Exposure...Your Advice! Sep 20, 1999
would pcr- rna detect Sep 20, 1999
home PCR tests Sep 10, 1999
help Sep 7, 1999
PEP and Testing Again Sep 7, 1999
set point 11 Aug 31, 1999
PCR/DNA For ME? 90 Days Aug 31, 1999
Please help,... Negative PCR Aug 31, 1999
Set Point Aug 26, 1999
Viral Load in HIV-1 and HIV-2 Aug 26, 1999
Viral Load Soon After Positive HIV Antibody Test Aug 26, 1999
Different strains Aug 26, 1999
strains Aug 26, 1999
medical knowledge Aug 26, 1999
HIV Test Aug 26, 1999
Unsure about Antibody & PCR tests Aug 23, 1999
My Doctor suggested HIV Aug 23, 1999
worried MENTALLY unwell Aug 23, 1999
testing, sorry Aug 23, 1999
Elisa- Negative; Western Blot-Positive? Aug 23, 1999
Donīt want to wait anymore! What test? Aug 12, 1999
HTLV - Indeterminate Aug 12, 1999
updated tests Aug 12, 1999
medicine for sub-type O? Aug 12, 1999
Sex with unfaithful mate Aug 12, 1999
Update to Occupational Exposure to Sexual Fluids Aug 12, 1999
Advice on tests Aug 12, 1999
slow seroconversion possible? Aug 12, 1999
Why? Aug 12, 1999
Married 12 yrs, spouse pos, me neg (so far) Aug 12, 1999
Please Doctor Answer this .. Desperate Aug 9, 1999
DNA PCR v. Elisa Test Aug 9, 1999
window period Aug 9, 1999
BLood donors Aug 5, 1999
Can the PCR detect the N strain of HIV Aug 5, 1999
Exposed but not infected with HIV? Aug 5, 1999
Need advice from the expert :-) Aug 5, 1999
I would appreciate your help. Aug 5, 1999
Reference Range - Definition? Aug 4, 1999
Oral Sex And risk Aug 4, 1999
Positive elisa but negative western blot Aug 4, 1999
Indeterminate Western Blot Aug 4, 1999
needles 2 Aug 4, 1999
3 tests, are they enough? Depressed and lifeless. Aug 4, 1999
The guy with the hiv+ friend Aug 4, 1999
CAN I BELIEVE I AM NEGATIVE?? Aug 4, 1999
What is the best test or tests to take? Aug 4, 1999
What should I do next? Aug 4, 1999
Confused about Results? Aug 3, 1999
Just Wondering Aug 3, 1999
HIV-1 RNA Undetectable? Aug 3, 1999
Where do I stand? Aug 3, 1999
ANTIBODY TEST CAN BE AFECTED Aug 3, 1999
Just a Simple Question Aug 3, 1999
possible exposer through Eyes, Work related Aug 3, 1999
PCR Tests cover HIV2 Jul 29, 1999
Lymphocytes Jul 29, 1999
Positive. Indeterminate. Negative??? Jul 29, 1999
Indeterminate HIV-2 Qualitative DNA PCR Jul 29, 1999
Does false positive testing exist? Jul 29, 1999
Antibody Testing Question Jul 29, 1999
New Assay test Jul 29, 1999
What tests and how soon? Jul 29, 1999
What makes Rare Jul 29, 1999
HIV tests - genetic? Jul 29, 1999
3rd day Jul 29, 1999
DNA PCR - A Confirmatory Test? Jul 29, 1999
reinfected with hiv damage immune system Jul 29, 1999
Is p24 antigen test a good test Jul 26, 1999
PEP and PCR #2 Jul 26, 1999
Is a DNA PCR much more expensive than an RNA PCR and if the answer is yes, why? Jul 26, 1999
Your suggestion please Jul 26, 1999
Is the p24 a good test? Jul 26, 1999
testing Jul 26, 1999
how common? Jul 21, 1999
4 negative eliza and western blots Jul 21, 1999
HIV-1 DNA - Subtypes Looked For? Jul 21, 1999
Lipodistrophy and starting early Jul 21, 1999
help Jul 21, 1999
Please tell me what to do further when it is obvious it is hiv Jul 21, 1999
Is two months viral load equal to six months elisa? 99.8% negative is not false negative? Jul 21, 1999
How more reliable is a DNA PCR compared to RNA PCR measuring up till the same virus load? Jul 21, 1999
Is a viral load test (RNA PCR) up till 40 plates over than two monthes later be compared to six monthes ELISA? Jul 21, 1999
PEP and PCR Testing - Any effect? Jul 21, 1999
The gay guy with the HIV+ friend Jul 21, 1999
Recent Exposure Risk and Determining Status ASAP Jul 21, 1999
How many cases have you heard that are similar to the 13th month guy? Jul 21, 1999
Viral load months after infection seem to be ineffective ion some cases Jul 21, 1999
would a viral load after two monthes will be quite accurate Jul 19, 1999
Viability of Protease Inhibitors Jul 19, 1999
Confused Jul 19, 1999
Final Chapter??? Your thoughts Jul 19, 1999
Question Jul 19, 1999
Blood group and false negative? Jul 19, 1999
Seronegative AIDS Jul 19, 1999
Quanitative PCR Test Accuracy 3 weeks following exposure! Jul 19, 1999
possible hiv 3 Jul 19, 1999
testing questions Jul 19, 1999
Last Episode? Jul 12, 1999
Is viral load test after two monthes is good enough to diagonose hiv Jul 12, 1999
quantitative pcr test. Jul 12, 1999
preventive medication Jul 9, 1999
Online fear. Jul 9, 1999
PCR or RNA Jul 8, 1999
YOU MAKE THE CALL PLEASE Jul 8, 1999
gay guy with hiv+ bf Jul 8, 1999
the guy with the hiv+ boyfriend again Jul 8, 1999
again the guy with the poistive boyfriend Jul 8, 1999
indeterminate western blot! Jul 8, 1999
HIV strains Jul 8, 1999
Follow-up to Jul 8, 1999
FIRST TEST SHOWS POSITIVE ,SECOND SHOWS NEGATIVE. Jul 8, 1999
30Days Jul 8, 1999
Lymphocyte % Jul 6, 1999
VIRAL LOAD WITH OUT THERAPY Jul 6, 1999
Home test kit Jul 6, 1999
Elisa types Jul 6, 1999
Contaminated PCR test Jul 6, 1999
Time it takes to show up Positive Jul 6, 1999
CD4 - and page not too long. Jun 30, 1999
Just tested positive for HIV antigens in blood. Now what? Jun 30, 1999
waiting! Jun 30, 1999
CD4 % Jun 29, 1999
ELISA VS QUANTITATIVE PCR AT 4 WEEKS Jun 29, 1999
CD4 count Jun 29, 1999
Normal cd4 Jun 29, 1999
Thanks for your help Jun 29, 1999
Decrease in CD4 indicative of infection? Jun 29, 1999
To PCR or not to PCR Jun 29, 1999
PEP and Window Period Jun 29, 1999
drug resistant hiv Jun 29, 1999
magic johnson Jun 29, 1999
prednisone Jun 29, 1999
Viral load and prednisone Jun 29, 1999
need help Jun 29, 1999
Your expertise please.............. L.G. Jun 29, 1999
the 22 yr. old girls follow up Jun 29, 1999
ELISA at 53 days Jun 29, 1999
YEARS AFTER RISK CONTACT Jun 24, 1999
cd4 test Jun 24, 1999
have you exprerienceD? Jun 24, 1999
ARS/Test Jun 24, 1999
Window Jun 24, 1999
100% accurate testing for all Subtypes Jun 21, 1999
Window period Jun 21, 1999
DNA/RNA PCR Synopsis Jun 17, 1999
Qualitative DNA PCR (Roche) Jun 17, 1999
Even more testing questions Jun 17, 1999
viral load test <50 Jun 17, 1999
Comfused about urine test!! Jun 16, 1999
PCR Again Jun 16, 1999
Medical malpractice is big money!!!! Jun 16, 1999
Why is a new test needed? Jun 16, 1999
Pcr Jun 14, 1999
QUANTITATIVE PCR RESULT Jun 14, 1999
RE: TWINS AGAIN Jun 14, 1999
UPSN (HELP!!!) Jun 14, 1999
Urine? What??? Jun 14, 1999
Adoptive Twins HIV Testing Jun 14, 1999
other hiv Jun 14, 1999
Virus subtypes Jun 14, 1999
HIV variants Jun 14, 1999
Will MO2 cover the spectrum? Jun 14, 1999
Subtypes O and N Jun 14, 1999
please help me professor Jun 14, 1999
HIV tests at early stage Jun 14, 1999
oh mark oh mark oh mark!! Jun 7, 1999
Hey Doc, What about PCR?? Jun 7, 1999
Where on the slope am I? Jun 7, 1999
Low White Blood Cell Count & ELISA, DNA-PCR Jun 7, 1999
Bet everything on Elisa? Jun 7, 1999
When Gen Probe test can be available? Jun 7, 1999
viral culture 2 Jun 7, 1999
Accuracy of Qualitative PCR @13 days Jun 7, 1999
Antibody Tests Jun 7, 1999
In Reference To: How Many? Jun 7, 1999
quick question Jun 7, 1999
Drug use and testing Jun 2, 1999
should I be worried. Jun 2, 1999
Scandanavian Syndrome? Jun 2, 1999
How Many? Jun 2, 1999
hiv subtype tests Jun 2, 1999
6 months coming up Jun 2, 1999
viral culture question Jun 2, 1999
PCR tests, antibody tests and May 28, 1999
DNA Qualitative or Quantitation? May 28, 1999
PCR to rule out HIV May 28, 1999
Scandinavian Syndrome May 28, 1999
Rhem-Arthritis confuses HIV Testing May 28, 1999
Prescription Drugs & Testing May 28, 1999
hiv subtype tests May 28, 1999
Testing for non-B subtypes May 28, 1999
Trying to put the past behind me... May 28, 1999
aidstesting.com May 28, 1999
please clarify May 28, 1999
confused about testing reccomendation May 28, 1999
whats the difference in antibodies May 28, 1999
What is an HIV infected pattern ? May 28, 1999
new elisa? May 28, 1999
Need viralo load test no Doctor! May 28, 1999
what do you think May 28, 1999
Testing Question May 28, 1999
Floaters :::::/::,:\:::/:::\:::/:::\:::/:::\:::/::::::::::::::::::: May 28, 1999
Window Period Question May 28, 1999
Positive PCR, Negative antibody? May 27, 1999
QUICK Question May 27, 1999
42 hour med guy - CBC results May 25, 1999
DNA-RNA Qualitative or Quantitation? May 25, 1999
Test for sub-type o and new sub-types? May 25, 1999
Antibody Test? May 25, 1999
Previous negative test, but now new symptoms May 25, 1999
ELISA Neg. yet bDNA shows 68 / partII May 25, 1999
Oh Now What? May 25, 1999
Studying Window Period May 25, 1999
Question About Policy May 20, 1999
Wrong on the money!!!!!! May 20, 1999
An inexpensive HIV test May 20, 1999
Sex with Positive Female May 20, 1999
Nightmare all over again! May 20, 1999
NO ONE HELPS May 20, 1999
symptoms diagnostic? May 20, 1999
My GP Says 1 Year???? May 20, 1999
need your opinion one more time May 20, 1999
Whcih test are available May 18, 1999
have been told this is rare... May 18, 1999
ELISA is extremely accurate. May 18, 1999
TIME May 18, 1999
enough tests for such a low risk? May 18, 1999
Can you be infected by the test center? May 18, 1999
SPIT TEST May 18, 1999
just let you know May 17, 1999
ANY NEWS ON THE URINE FRONT? May 17, 1999
more testing needed? May 17, 1999
3 month window? May 17, 1999
What Is The Deal May 17, 1999
Rash at 15 weeks? May 17, 1999
Thanks again for your help May 17, 1999
why all the hysteria May 17, 1999
Testing Question May 17, 1999
Indeterminate test/pcr dna/rna May 12, 1999
Several HIV- Test Yet Some Symtoms May 12, 1999
ELISA Neg. yet bDNA shows 68 May 12, 1999
HIV 2 Testing May 10, 1999
HIV 1 & 2 Testing May 10, 1999
P24 Antigen test May 10, 1999
Concerned May 10, 1999
Can HIV sub-type O be detected by PCR? May 6, 1999
Can it be Hiv-2? May 6, 1999
Can I be cartain my viral load results are accurate May 6, 1999
what do you make of this May 6, 1999
tested negative at 28 days May 6, 1999
HIV PCR 2 weeks after exposure? May 6, 1999
doctor holodniy May 6, 1999
Testing Window Period??? May 6, 1999
is a negative pcr/negative elisa definitive? May 4, 1999
FOR HIV SPOTTING, TWO May 4, 1999
Genprobe and Hiv 1 subtype o May 3, 1999
Interpretation of Viral load test May 3, 1999
Testing of all std's -- thanks May 3, 1999
trusting hiv specialist May 3, 1999
Testing questions Apr 30, 1999
blood donation Apr 30, 1999
PCR test better than antibody test for diagnosis? Apr 30, 1999
HIV saliva hometest versus HIV ELISA test Apr 30, 1999
Clarify......... Apr 29, 1999
being infected with hiv and reinfected two weeks later Apr 29, 1999
PCR RNA Apr 26, 1999
confused Apr 26, 1999
Viral load test Apr 26, 1999
Where can i get a PCR test? Apr 26, 1999
Can I put this to rest? Apr 26, 1999
Can detect HIV by lymph node biopsy? Apr 26, 1999
PCR RNA & HIV antibody Apr 26, 1999
HIV 1 and 2, ELISA, Western Blot Apr 26, 1999
HIV 2 and Testing for HIV1 Apr 26, 1999
Amplicor viral load test - all subtypes detected? Apr 26, 1999
Odds Apr 26, 1999
so help u god Apr 26, 1999
paranoid now!!!!!!!!!! Apr 26, 1999
RNA/DNA Q Apr 26, 1999
Time between contraction and positive test results Apr 26, 1999
need reassurance Apr 26, 1999
hiv 1 subtype o Apr 20, 1999
ELISA a bad screening test!!!!!! Apr 20, 1999
WHAT!! Apr 20, 1999
Remarks To Testing Facts Apr 20, 1999
Three month WB Apr 20, 1999
Am I Reading Into It Apr 19, 1999
WB3 Apr 19, 1999
Prenatal Hiv screening Apr 19, 1999
testing facts Apr 19, 1999
Western Blot and HIV-2 Apr 19, 1999
need an answer please Apr 19, 1999
HIV WB BANDS Apr 16, 1999
WB 2 Apr 16, 1999
would you rather Apr 16, 1999
please answer Apr 16, 1999
HPV and Herpes -- Thanks for your help Apr 16, 1999
your comment please Apr 16, 1999
I ran into an interesting (but confusing) statement Apr 16, 1999
tests Apr 16, 1999
For the Guy tested +ve for HIV-2 at 6-11 mons Apr 16, 1999
out of the woods yet???? Apr 16, 1999
Any suggestions? Apr 16, 1999
Thank you very much - Please read!! Apr 12, 1999
FAQ on DNA PCR Apr 12, 1999
hiv-2, can viral load be measured? Apr 12, 1999
US strains Apr 12, 1999
PCR viral strains Apr 12, 1999
How accurate are PCR's during ARS? Apr 12, 1999
13 mnth man Apr 12, 1999
a question 4 the guy who tests pos. at 13 months Apr 12, 1999
Forgot one point Apr 12, 1999
can you help my freind? Apr 12, 1999
Windows Period Apr 12, 1999
WB Apr 8, 1999
Why PCR over bDNA? Apr 5, 1999
My Results of Testing Q Apr 5, 1999
was it enough time Apr 5, 1999
TB TEST AFFECTS RESULT? Mar 31, 1999
PCR and Elisa Testing 12 weeks Mar 31, 1999
indetermine result Mar 31, 1999
PCR and RNA Testing Window...... Mar 31, 1999
Testing Mar 31, 1999
CANADA Mar 29, 1999
PCR and SE Asia HIV Mar 26, 1999
still unsure2 Mar 26, 1999
Slow seroconversion Mar 25, 1999
Western blot vs Elisa Mar 25, 1999
When To Use PCR Testing Mar 25, 1999
should i get retested Mar 25, 1999
16 weeks vs 24 weeks elisa test? Mar 25, 1999
still not sure Mar 25, 1999
How could this be! Mar 22, 1999
Final Test Mar 22, 1999
utah Mar 22, 1999
Sex with HIV Positive Women Mar 22, 1999
Blood Banks Mar 18, 1999
1st generation test is still used? Mar 18, 1999
Thank you :-) (still another question) Mar 18, 1999
3rd or 4th generation Mar 18, 1999
generation of ELISA? Mar 15, 1999
Recent vaccines could affect ELISA results? Mar 15, 1999
viral load diagnosis Mar 15, 1999
Viral load too early? Mar 15, 1999
16 weeks test? Mar 15, 1999
WORRIED ALL OVER AGAIN!!! Mar 15, 1999
Antigen VS. Antibody ...Different? Mar 9, 1999
Elisa test??? Mar 9, 1999
Ruled Out? Mar 9, 1999
the tests,the tests,the tests Mar 9, 1999
Always 4-6 weeks? Mar 9, 1999
worried dad Mar 9, 1999
Please help if you can. Mar 9, 1999
pcr dna testing Mar 9, 1999
HIV ruled out? Mar 9, 1999
17 weeks Mar 9, 1999
Tests Mar 5, 1999
HIV-2 Mar 5, 1999
Your opinion on this case ? Mar 5, 1999
When to start the clock Mar 5, 1999
Conclusive Mar 5, 1999
PCR and DNA confusion Mar 5, 1999
Testing question. Mar 5, 1999
types of test Mar 1, 1999
Length of time for test culture to be accurate Mar 1, 1999
Any news on the urine test? Mar 1, 1999
HIV testing indeterminate-WHAT Mar 1, 1999
PCR-DNA Testing, after safer sex Mar 1, 1999
Elisa HIV-1 subtypes Mar 1, 1999
viral load and the hiv tests.... Mar 1, 1999
one year Mar 1, 1999
Return Letters Mar 1, 1999
How conclusive are my tests? Mar 1, 1999
Roche Ultrasensitive RNA PCR Feb 24, 1999
hiv 0 type Feb 24, 1999
hiv rna vs. dna at 9 months Feb 24, 1999
Differing Opinions in Medical Community Feb 23, 1999
DNA PSR VS. RNA PCR TEST Feb 23, 1999
Sensitivity of !st Genration HIV tests Feb 23, 1999
To clarify PCR test types.. Feb 23, 1999
False positives Feb 23, 1999
HIV RNA Quantification Vrs DNA PCR test Feb 23, 1999
So Many Tests Feb 23, 1999
Acute syndrone question???? Feb 23, 1999
16 Weeks Elisa Test? Feb 23, 1999
P24 ANTIGEN QUESTION? Feb 23, 1999
Your opinion Feb 23, 1999
Sex with Positive Woman Feb 23, 1999
p24 antigen assay test Feb 23, 1999
EastEurope Feb 23, 1999
Is bDNA PCR = DNA PCR? Feb 19, 1999
Blood test question Feb 19, 1999
Viral Load/HIV type 1,2 cross reactions and viral mutations Feb 19, 1999
28 Days Feb 19, 1999
PCR/RNA test Feb 19, 1999
I am comfused with your answers!! Feb 19, 1999
Could I be one of those rare rare instances? Please help. Feb 19, 1999
Would one expect Feb 19, 1999
What do you think? Feb 19, 1999
Definitive or More Testing Feb 19, 1999
Worried! Feb 19, 1999
HIV RNA Feb 16, 1999
IS THERE A RNA PCR TEST FOR HIV-2? Feb 16, 1999
Concerning CMV Feb 16, 1999
pcr Feb 16, 1999
I HONOSTLY NEED YOUR HELP THIS TIME Feb 16, 1999
Subtype Feb 16, 1999
ELisa; all subtypes detected? Feb 16, 1999
Testing after 6 Months!! Feb 16, 1999
Gone on too long...... Feb 16, 1999
SmithKline laboratory Report Feb 15, 1999
crazy?? Feb 15, 1999
p24 test with ELIZA Feb 15, 1999
IS PCR A GOOD TEST TO CONFIRM BEYOND THE 6-MONTH WINDOW? Feb 15, 1999
6 weeks elisa Feb 15, 1999
Do I need Viral load testing? Feb 15, 1999
Sorry to hear you positive on life insurance screening. Feb 10, 1999
Which Test? Feb 10, 1999
Please help! RNA-PCR detects Feb 10, 1999
Heard of this lab called UNILAB in california Feb 10, 1999
PCR better at 1 month or 4 months? Feb 10, 1999
hi i have been thru hell Feb 10, 1999
Does HIV-2 has the same window period as HIV-1? Feb 10, 1999
Tested Positive Feb 9, 1999
Combination of p24 antigen & eliza tests???? Feb 9, 1999
DO YOU EVER DOUBT Feb 9, 1999
CDC's Golden rule for testing, 1, 3 and 6 months? Feb 9, 1999
Virus types in layman's terms Feb 8, 1999
i am almost there Feb 8, 1999
One more PCR Testing Question Feb 8, 1999
Red Cross Feb 8, 1999
RNA PCR vs DNA PCR? Feb 8, 1999
False Negative PCR DNA Feb 8, 1999
LABCORP Feb 8, 1999
Good PCR testing labs??? Feb 8, 1999
ELIZA and WESTERN BLOT sensitivity? Feb 8, 1999
pcr dna testing a question Feb 8, 1999
p24 Feb 8, 1999
ELISA test Feb 8, 1999
Viral marker test & 2.5 month Elisa Feb 8, 1999
Elisa Test -ve, CD4 normal, CD8 high! Feb 8, 1999
Follow up on your response. Feb 1, 1999
HIV-1 NEGATIVE, BUT WHAT ABOUT HIV-2 ?? Feb 1, 1999
DNA and VIRAL LOAD Feb 1, 1999
PCR labs, the good & bad of them? Feb 1, 1999
Doctor reluctant to do PCR Test? Feb 1, 1999
on pcr dna testing Feb 1, 1999
Can i resoume sex AGAIN? Feb 1, 1999
Am I paranoid or do I need to worry? Feb 1, 1999
Do I need to worry anymore? 2 elisa's up to 22 weeks! Feb 1, 1999
Can I stop worrie? Feb 1, 1999
The Fear Jan 29, 1999
PCR DNA testing, is it accurate??? Jan 28, 1999
woman +woman Jan 28, 1999
The detection of antibodies and the relation with Circulating Immunecomplexes Jan 28, 1999
Please help again Jan 28, 1999
Exposure - negative > 6 months? Jan 28, 1999
Antibody Testing Timeframe and Percentages Jan 28, 1999
PCR bDNA value Jan 26, 1999
DNA PCR HOW ACURATE? Jan 26, 1999
What does it mean Jan 26, 1999
Can I be certain now??? Jan 26, 1999
Retest? Jan 26, 1999
The right test Jan 26, 1999
Help!!!!! Jan 26, 1999
HIV Proviral DNA PCR? Jan 21, 1999
Interpretation Jan 21, 1999
Viral Load Testing and Lab Procedures Jan 21, 1999
Hiv 2 Jan 21, 1999
Follow up on life insurance screening. Please answer. Jan 21, 1999
Home Test - Intracel Jan 21, 1999
HIV1, HIV2 and their relationship to sub-types and testing Jan 21, 1999
A QUESTION FOR YOU Jan 21, 1999
woman +woman Jan 21, 1999
Quantification of PCR Jan 19, 1999
What are the HIV tests that life insurance use? Jan 19, 1999
Different kinds of antibody tests Jan 19, 1999
Immune Function Testing Jan 19, 1999
Tested too soon II Jan 19, 1999
occupational exposure from known hiv+ needlestick Jan 19, 1999
High risk exposure but no tests yet. Jan 19, 1999
HIV TYPE O Jan 19, 1999
DNA PCR please explain Jan 15, 1999
Neg ELISA at 12 Weeks, Should confirm with VL Test? Jan 15, 1999
These do-it-yourself home tests??? Jan 15, 1999
HLaB27 positive Autoimmune Disease Jan 14, 1999
Need more test? Jan 14, 1999
trying to rule out hiv by sexual partners Jan 14, 1999
LAST TIME I PROMISE Jan 14, 1999
PCR testing in Norway Jan 14, 1999
Should I be tested again? Jan 14, 1999
Maximum period for seroconversion detection? Jan 14, 1999
Still Worried Follow-up Jan 14, 1999
Life Insurance HIV Screening. Jan 8, 1999
Viral load by PCR versus branch dna Jan 7, 1999
PCR-DNA Question Jan 7, 1999
MICRO ELISA Jan 7, 1999
Elisa Reported as Indeterminant Jan 7, 1999
Starting the new year out right Jan 7, 1999
Tests, Tests & Tests Jan 7, 1999
More Testing? Jan 7, 1999
PCR for HIV RNA Jan 7, 1999
3 1/2 months Jan 7, 1999
P 24 Antigen test, worthwhile or not? Dec 31, 1998
Urine testing at Blood Banks? Dec 31, 1998
urine test and the profit motive Dec 31, 1998
a question Dec 31, 1998
interested in where information is generated Dec 31, 1998
hi Doc! Dec 28, 1998
Viral load testing-TJ Dec 28, 1998
MEDICATIONS AFFECTING ANTIBODY TESTING? Dec 28, 1998
Antibody Screening Dec 28, 1998
please give your opinion Dec 28, 1998
WHY DO DOCTOR STILL RECCOMEND ONE YEAR? Dec 28, 1998
Symptoms of Accute HIV Syndrome Dec 28, 1998
What to do - I have been through enough! Dec 28, 1998
Answer to Urine? Dec 21, 1998
This Urine Test I've Been Reading About? Dec 21, 1998
a nightmare come true?/urine tests Dec 21, 1998
Question #2 Urine Test Dec 21, 1998
Confused + confused= TESTS Dec 21, 1998
a favor from readers Dec 21, 1998
please give some light Dec 21, 1998
what symptoms Dec 21, 1998
Window Period Dec 21, 1998
What are the procedures Dec 14, 1998
urine test news report Dec 14, 1998
trace of protein?????? Dec 14, 1998
wait before you answer the other question Dec 14, 1998
Scary story! Dec 14, 1998
HIV-2 Testing - TJ Dec 14, 1998
Urine test? Dec 14, 1998
Ultimate Nightware for Worried Wells?? Dec 14, 1998
Urine Test Dec 14, 1998
New testing? Dec 14, 1998
Can I relax now? Dec 14, 1998
confused Dec 14, 1998
A break for the holidays Dec 14, 1998
Possible contradiction??? Dec 14, 1998
Please help us! Dec 14, 1998
New urine Test: Dec 14, 1998
Window period ????? Dec 14, 1998
Antibiotics & DNA PCR Dec 8, 1998
another question Dec 8, 1998
Last Test Dec 8, 1998
One Final Question Dec 3, 1998
How many types of Antibody Tests? Dec 3, 1998
hiv-ii viral load Dec 3, 1998
WORRIED SICK? Dec 3, 1998
elisa Dec 2, 1998
Falling between the cracks??? Dec 2, 1998
Mail order home test versus Elisa Nov 30, 1998
Type O Nov 30, 1998
ELISA Test Nov 30, 1998
Elisa - Asia Nov 30, 1998
DNA PCR tests, when/if 100% accurate? Nov 24, 1998
please help Nov 24, 1998
and one more thing...... Nov 24, 1998
me again, sorry Nov 24, 1998
5 Elisa Tests in 17 weeks !!!!!! Nov 24, 1998
Delayed response Nov 24, 1998
Antibody Testing Nov 24, 1998
Biding my time Nov 23, 1998
Discrepancy with CDC info!!! Nov 23, 1998
Question #2 Urine Test Nov 23, 1998
Weeks vs. months Nov 18, 1998
which 3 bands is it? Nov 18, 1998
Is PCR flawed? Nov 18, 1998
Elisa at 4 1/2 months, enough time???? Nov 18, 1998
antibiotics interference in PCR. Nov 16, 1998
Various Tests and Accuracy??? Nov 16, 1998
When Can I Stop Testing? Nov 16, 1998
Eliza test Nov 13, 1998
Anti-coagulant PCR-DNA errors Nov 11, 1998
EBV, CMV,YEAST, AND PETICIA, HPV, ALL AFTER PREGANCY. Nov 11, 1998
Confirmation Nov 9, 1998
new testing methods Nov 9, 1998
PCR testing Nov 9, 1998
When will new ELISA tests be available Nov 9, 1998
Is a Person's Health an Issue? Nov 9, 1998
HIV tests Nov 2, 1998
Clarify Dna testing vs viral load Nov 2, 1998
cost of anHIV antibody test Nov 2, 1998
VL Test Limit Nov 2, 1998
Why isn't PCR Testing Approved for Diagnosis? Oct 29, 1998
Do I qualify? Oct 29, 1998
Window Period Oct 29, 1998
DNA and RNA PCR testing years later Oct 29, 1998
Accuracy? Oct 26, 1998
is this correct? Oct 26, 1998
VL Testing Approved? Oct 23, 1998
ELISA, DIFFICULT TEST? Oct 23, 1998
Shingles - PCR? Oct 23, 1998
Retested in 6 months? Oct 23, 1998
pcr dna and elisa 7 Oct 23, 1998
Test genrations Oct 19, 1998
Recreational Drugs and Their Affect on Testing Oct 19, 1998
The Oct 19, 1998
ELISA at 3 months really necessary? Oct 19, 1998
PCR and Antigen Testing Oct 13, 1998
Results of Viral load test Oct 13, 1998
Weak results Oct 13, 1998
HIV Testing methods Oct 13, 1998
When is it enough? Oct 13, 1998
HIV Oct 12, 1998
VL Test Undetectable Oct 12, 1998
Ultra-Sensitive RNA, GMHC Window, HIV II Oct 12, 1998
gold standard ? Oct 5, 1998
followup to old test Oct 5, 1998
old tests---? Sep 28, 1998
Now What? Sep 28, 1998
Concern about HIV test Sequence Sep 28, 1998
Frequency of testing Sep 28, 1998
PCR and antibody combination results Sep 28, 1998
Which test next? Sep 28, 1998
ACCURACY? Sep 23, 1998
NORMAL TIME FRAME? Sep 23, 1998
Canb antibiotics change a Teste Result Sep 21, 1998
PCR DNA ORIGINS Sep 21, 1998
ANTIBODY TESTS, DNA TESTS Sep 21, 1998
THE PCR DNA DEBATE Sep 17, 1998
pcr Sep 15, 1998
Detecting Subtypes? Sep 15, 1998
Whats your take on all this? Sep 14, 1998
Definitive? Sep 11, 1998
Testing Confusion Sep 11, 1998
The one and only way? Sep 11, 1998
CDC Won't Answer these Questions! Sep 11, 1998
OPINION ON HOME ACCESS TESTING? Sep 11, 1998
Once and for All Sep 11, 1998
DNA & RNA HIV PCR TESTING IN BLOOD BANKS Sep 9, 1998
Question for everyone..... Sep 9, 1998
WHEN ARE THESE TESTS ACCURATE? Sep 9, 1998
PCR RNA......Retake? Sep 9, 1998
WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE??? Sep 9, 1998
Have I done enough testing? Sep 7, 1998
When to STOP Sep 7, 1998
Scared & Concerned.....Next steps? Aug 31, 1998
help dr please Aug 31, 1998
How often should i get tested ? Aug 31, 1998
wrote on 8-19-98 Aug 26, 1998
A question about a previous Question Aug 26, 1998
HIV DNA PCR and Subtypes Aug 26, 1998
How far out? Aug 26, 1998
A Follow-up Aug 24, 1998
HIV+,undetectable VL ??? Aug 24, 1998
Loaded Questions here! Aug 24, 1998
Your answer to a recent question Aug 21, 1998
Set of tests? Aug 21, 1998
Viral load specificity Aug 19, 1998
Where Can I get VL and cell DNA/PCR Testing? Aug 18, 1998
PCR -ve 6.5 weeks: ongoing symptoms Aug 18, 1998
Good Enough? Aug 17, 1998
Doctor's ARS concern sending me off deep end Aug 17, 1998
Echinecea and False Negatives Aug 13, 1998
Viral load as universal screening device Aug 10, 1998
HIV RNA PCR? Aug 10, 1998
PCR and Recombinant HIV Aug 10, 1998
How Much Confidence??? Aug 6, 1998
INTERPRETING TEST RESULT INFORMATION Aug 6, 1998
Confused!! Aug 6, 1998
Conflicting Information Regarding PCR Testing Aug 6, 1998
Acute Infection and Viral Load Aug 3, 1998
undetected infection? Aug 3, 1998
TCID vs RNA PCR vs DNA PCR Aug 3, 1998
Is 3 and 6 Month (Elisa ) Antibody Testing All I Can Do? Aug 3, 1998
Please, please answer me re: viral load in HIV-II Jul 31, 1998
Ultra Quantitative RNA Test Jul 31, 1998
the great window period debate Jul 31, 1998
PCR RNA vs. PCR DNA? Jul 28, 1998
HIV-DNA by PCR Lab Reliability Jul 28, 1998
Where to go for viral load test? Jul 28, 1998
INCLUDE bDNA ? Jul 27, 1998
Viral load tests for sub-types Jul 27, 1998
What is the deal with the VIRCO Assay(s) Jul 21, 1998
The difference between viral load tests Jul 21, 1998
Type O Jul 21, 1998
Other tests Jul 16, 1998
nasba, bDNA, PCR, values, table of conversion Jul 16, 1998
HIV Testing Jul 16, 1998
Keep testing? Jul 16, 1998
ELISA VS. WESTERN BLOT TESTING Jul 14, 1998
Should viral load tests be used to confirm hiv+ status Jul 14, 1998
Viral load test as HIV screening test Jul 14, 1998
Viral Load and HIV-1 Subtypes Jul 14, 1998
When to get a first viral load test Jun 25, 1998
Do I need to be tested Jun 23, 1998
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