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1st, 2nd & 3rd Generation ELISA

Posted by Hobgoblin, 3 Replies

Has anyone read a previous post on this matter?

If I remember rightly, somebody posted that testing negative at 3 months on an 3rd Generation ELISA is all one needs as this type of test is highly sensative.

And that if you tested negative on a 1st... Read more »

2nd generation elisa

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Seems like I am doing anything possible not to have faith in a negative elisa and dna pcr at six weeks. I called Labcorp and they said they use a 2nd generation elisa. Should this matter in this scenario, with both tests? I'm surprised that such a... Read more »

2nd Generation EIA

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

To answer a previous question by Jackie Blue as to why there isn't a 2nd Generation EIA: There actually is, it used Synthetic Peptides to detect antibodies. However due to it's inconsistency it has been shelved a long time ago. The use of the 1st... Read more »

2nd generation test

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I tested neg at 21 and 64 days post exposure ( unprotected vaginal sex with pro for about 1 minute) I had a bunch of symptoms pharyngitis, diarrrhea for 2 days, articular pain muscular pain,etc. I'm wondering how reliable are these results with a... Read more »

1/2 generation elisa

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

It looks like in France mostly Elisa 1 and 2nd generation tests are still being used. Does anybody knows what's the reliability of these tests after 8 weeks.

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2nd time please answer. Should i get different tests done in addition to my ELISA which came negative

Dr. Horwarth, I got tested for HIV like ten days ago after eight months of exposure(EIA Elisa Antibody test). the result came out to be negative. But i am still worried, the reason being, that i was on antidepressant medication(celexa 20mg/day) for...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

See my previous answer about the Celexa.Open mouth kissing is not a risk factor unless both persons have significant oral disease with open bleeding lesions.... Read more »

2nd Generation Rapid Test and Window Period

Dr. BobAfter making a mistake on the number of days since an episode of unprocted vaginal sex with a woman of unknown status, I tested negative at 80 days using the Oraquick Rapid Fingerstick test. I know I have to go back for a retest but my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1.HIV-antibody tests of any generation are quite accurate. The newer generations may pick up seroconversion a bit earlier, but the recommendations for a three-month window period are the same for all generations of the test.2.No. The three-month... Read more »

ELISA Test Generation. Please reply...its my 3rd post. HELP!

Dr Bob,I have posted a few times previously and hope you can spare some time to reply to my question.I am from Malaysia and had a risky exposure. I have been testing many times (About 5-6 times) for the last 5 months. My latest test was at the 22...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1.Yes.2.Yes, but I very strongly doubt what you are palpating is related to HIV-associated lymphadenopathy.3.Yes. No.4.No. Antibiotics, such as penicillin used to treat syphilis, will not delay HIV-antibody development.My advice:1.Stop poking... Read more »

DR. BOB (2ND TRY) I KNOW YOU CAN HELP

Dr. Bob,I am married and between 6 and 7 months ago, I had an affair with a married woman of unknown serostatus (I've had two sexual partners, my wife and this woman). The affair had 3 oral and unprotected vaginal intercourse episodes, one of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Right-wing Conservative in NH,Gosh, another right-wing conservative having an affair and then freaking out?!? You are the 5th this week!OK, so youve been to lots of doctors I think I counted at least 6 in your post and they thought it was... Read more »

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