Advertisement
 |
   
|
  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
RNA Testing After Three Months
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
all the symptoms even with 3 month test and 2 RNA pcrsI'm ashamed to admit that even after testing negative at 3months and having 2 negative RNA pcrs on the 2nd and 9th week I stillfear I am infected with HIV. it has been 8 months and I'mcontemplating getting another test but even if the...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,Is it irrational of you to still believe you are HIV infected after having negative HIV-antibody tests out to three months and undetectable quantitative HIV PCR RNA tests at two and nine weeks? Yep! Absolutely Looney Tunes.Your...
Read more »
testing for PCR R.N.A at 4.5 monthHi doc.My three Elisa antibody test are negative after 5 10 and 15 weeks.Now i am again going for a... Read more »Reassurance with PCR RNA at 6-monthsHello doc,Please, I need your opinion about my hiv tests. I had a needlestick event with a... Read more »
Articles
Papua New Guinea: AIDS "Reporting" to See IncreaseIn the last quarterly report, 6,103 people had been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in Papua New Guinea and the figure is likely to increase as the testing and reporting system improves. National AIDS Council Statistical Officer Agnes Gege said Thursday the... Read more »
FDA Review of Viral RNA TestingShortly after the approval of the three protease inhibitors, the FDA reviewed the diagnostic assays that quantitate HIV RNA.These tests are being used by many clinicians to monitor viral loads in their patients and to assess their response to... Read more »
RNA Test to Detect HIV During Acute, Primary Phase Not Widely Used, New York Times ReportsThe New York Times on Friday examined an HIV blood test, which seeks out bits of the virus' RNA and can identify infections during the acute or primary phase. Standard rapid tests, which detect HIV antibodies, can provide immediate results but... Read more »
No, HIV Is NOT About to Be Cured in Three MonthsContrary to some hysterically hyped headlines this past week, HIV is not on the verge of being cured in the next three months, nor have scientists found an effective vaccine. The truth is that a hopeful compound to force HIV out of hiding is under... Read more »
Connect With Others
The RNA test.
Posted by TrueOptimist, 1 Reply
I have took the I believe it is called an "RNA" test because no antibodies have been found in my body so this test will look for the virus itself in my blood.I just want to know is this very accurate?
Read more »
three month test
Posted by lion355, 1 Reply
My plan is to go for the rapid test tomorrow. It's now over 90 days, so unless I'm one of those rare cases where it takes over 90 days to test positive, tomorrow's results will be conclusive. I had protected sex a few times over a long weekend he...
Read more »
Six Months/Three Months
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
The truth is that if you don't test beyond 3 months, then you are leaving a *significantly* higher risk than if you do. Many people can live with a 1-5% risk of HIV infection and move on. But there is no way that I can believe that a 3 month test...
Read more »
Three Months
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Ok, this might be a dumb one but here goes. For testing: 3 months=90 days, or does 3 months=12 weeks. :) Want to test ASAP.Read more »
Tools
Advertisement Advertisement
Resource Centers
Guides for People With HIV
|
My Health Tracker
Assess Your Risk for HIV
Find Local HIV/AIDS Services
The Body: About The Body | Contact The Body | Content Policy | Content Providers | Advertise With Us | Site Map
Remedy Health Media: About Remedy Health Media | Contact Remedy Health Media | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 500 5th Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10110. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.
