Qualitative Dna By PCR At Four Months

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Where to get tested using qualitative DNA PCR

Hi, Dr. Holodniy.I am interested in getting a qualitative DNA PCR test performed at 4 weeks from exposure (August 17). My family physician doesn't think I need the test - he says I should wait until 3 months and get the antibody (ELISA) test....

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

There are many national commercial labs that offer this test. The AIDS clinic should be able to tell you.MH... Read more »

Qualitative DNA PCR (Roche)

Doc, I took the Qualitative DNA PCR at 11 months after exposure. Result was "none... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

HIV 1 DNA, Qualitative/PCR testing results

hi DR.Roberti'm 28yo and I have 3 questions about HIV1 DNA Qulaitative/PCR test results1)is... Read more »

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DNA PCR Qualitative Tests

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can somebody tell me the accuracy of DNA PCR Qualitative tests? If they are accurate when should they be got done at the earliest? I have read that they are not advised due to high false positive results. If so, then if result is negative is it... Read more »

Qualitative PCR

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello friends
I had high risk exposure 2 months ago with an infected man. I know that i have to wait, but i need to ask.
20 days after I have a negative Elisa 3rd generation.
But my strong ARS synthomps appeared on the 4th week: pharyngits, fever,... Read more »

1 month DNA-PCR negative

Posted by Anonymous

Hi,

I got a DNA PCR and ELISA done 5 weeks after exposure. Both came negative. Lab says DNA PCR negative result is reliable. I do plan to get a ELISA at 2 month and at 3months mark. I wanted to know how much can I trust a negative DNA PCR at 1... Read more »

DNA PCR

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello,

I was kindly wondering if anyone could give an opinion on a negative PCR DNA Qualitative test at 32 days? Can I breath easier?

I had a low risk scratch with an instrument that scratched someone who has HIV. The scratch really didn't cause any... Read more »

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