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repeatidly reactive Mar 28, 2010 Hello Dr. Bob My three month antibody test was reactive twice. My western blot was negative. No band detected. What is the chance of being positive at 3 months and a western blot being completly negative. Wouldn't the p24 band have atleat been present if I was infected. Best wishes. Thank you. |
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 Hi, A repeatedly reactive antibody test (rapid, ELISA, EIA) plus a negative Western Blot test is considered to be a negative HIV-screening test. I would consider a negative HIV-screening test (such as yours) definitive at three months (barring any unusual extenuating circumstances). You can read much more about HIV diagnostic testing in the archives of this forum. Have a look. You should find the information reassuring. Be well. Dr. Bob | ||||||||
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