Are New Elisa Tests For Hiv More Sensitive

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What Is HIV Testing? HIV testing tells you if you are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes AIDS. Most of these tests look for "antibodies" to HIV. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to fight a specific germ. Newer HIV tests look for signs that the virus itself is in the blood. People who already know they are infected with HIV might get other "HIV" tests. These measure how quickly the virus is...

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Positive Elisa, Indeterminate Western Blot, Negative Rapid Test HIV test was indeterminate?(INDETERMINATE HIV TESTS, 2009) (PREGNANCY, 2009)

Hi, Doctor - Around 2 weeks ago during my annual OBGYN appointment, I received a HIV test. The Elisa came back repeatedly positive and the Western Blot was indeterminate with traces of P24. Freaking out, I then went to my local health clinic 4 days...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You are most likely HIV negative. See below.Dr. BobHIV test was indeterminate?(INDETERMINATE HIV TESTS, 2009) (PREGNANCY, 2009)Feb 21, 2009 Hi, I have been sexually active for over two years now. I got tested two years ago and it came back... Read more »

First Generation Elisa Sensitivity

Hi, Dr Bob. I love reading your responses and I adore your upbeat attitude.My first husband was diagnosed with Aids in 1986. I was tested three and 1/2 months past last possible exposure and was negative (elisa). I didnt retest even though I was...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1. The first generation ELISA tests were quite accurate. However, the generation of the test has nothing to do with the recommendation to test out to six months following a significant HIV exposure. (That recommendation is the same no matter what... Read more »

ELISA negative, Ultra sensitive PCR indetectable , CD4 852 and CD8 665

Doctor BobI am so sorry if I am bothering you again. I have made a terrible mistake undergoing blood checking I perhaps should not. I had an accident (condom broke) last October while penetrating a HIV+ guy. I realized it right away and took penis...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,"I have made a terrible mistake undergoing blood checking I perhaps should not." BINGO! I absolutely agree, except I'd leave off the word "perhaps!"Your multiple CD4 counts are predictably all within the normal range.... Read more »

antidepressants and HIV testing: your answer seemed to leave room for some effect on tests sensitivity

I noticed that, in a recent answer, you said that antidepressants and Risperdal do not have a "significant" effect on ELISA and viral load (PCR) tests.That wording seems to suggest that there could be "some" effect, though not...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

To my knowledge, there have been no controlled studies to compare ELISA and PCR results for those on antidepressants as compared to those not on such drugs.However, most lab tests are not standardized under every conceivable condition. This is not... Read more »

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This is why PCR arent as strong as an ELISA test.

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Hello. Ive been reading many people talking about PCR test. Sure they are good and in most cases very good signs but it doesnt work well in all individuals. ELISA test do work well in all individuals so thats why still the golden standard. 3 or 6... Read more »

New HIV test Coming Window will be 12 days.

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What will losers like Aids2Hiv say when this test comes out ? Just proves that the newer generation tests are more accurate than what the 13 week nazis are still saying. The Elisa test out there right now can detect HIV Antibodies in 21 days making... Read more »

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