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#59426 - 02/25/03 10:38 AM
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What is an NAT test for HIV? I heard that it is able to detect HIV a lot earlier than any other test. If that is true, why aren't they using it to test for HIV?
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#59430 - 02/25/03 12:32 PM
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not sure what NAT is...
PCR DNA AND PCR RNA are the two most common test other than ELISA-
ELSIA MUST BE DONE AT 3 MONTHS OR AFTER TO GET A FINAL ANSWER ON YOUR STATUS- no matter what testing you have done before that point
RNA AND DNA test can be done after 28 days - this will give you the results you will almost definitly see at 3 months - but remember a 3 month ELISA test after three months is the bottom line.
DNA test for the virus - it cost around 300 but if you can wait 3 months and just have the ELISA thats what I would recommend
i had a DNA and my Doc said it was a waste of money but it did help me come to terms with my negative Elisa results
GOOD LUCK I'M sure your negative!!!!
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#59435 - 02/25/03 05:10 PM
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Try this link.
/www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Labs/Archive/TestingHIV/Q70614.html
If you want more information on it, go to the experts sections and do a search on NAT.
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