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what does this mean? May 10, 2009 I was just told I had HIV and I have an appt comming soon but I was hoping maybe you can answer something for me. I am just curious about my western blot result it reads: P24 reactive P31 Indeterminate P40 Reactive GP41 Indeterminate GP120 Indeterminate GP160 Reactive What does all that mean? Please shed some light. Please break it down to me I am just trying to understand this as much as I can I guess I am just trying to calm my fears and hoping that the more a learn but better I can take care of myself |
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| Response from Dr. Holodniy
 I assume you had a screening HIV antibody test that was positive. These results are from the western blot confirmatory test. These results indicate you have 3 of the bands positive or that you have developed antibodies to different parts of the HIV virus. All of which indicates infection with HIV, and possibly early HIV infection. You will need to see a specialist in HIV infection and several other blood tests will be obtained to determine what needs to happen next. | |||||||||
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