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Can A Urine Sample Detect Hiv
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Viral Load Results (HIV-1 RNA was not detected in this sample)Dear Dr. Holodniy: I am confused by my most recent viral load results. In the past, they have usually said something like "HIV-1 RNA was detected in this sample at a level <50 copies/mL" but the results this time say "HIV-1 RNA was...
Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.
Stanford University, School of Medicine
Well they appear to be getting away with stating that the viral load is zero when the FDA approved lower limit of detection is 40 copies/mL. It is possible to extrapolate results below 40 copies and come up with a number. It is extremely difficult...
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Blood in urine samplesI am a registered nurse. Recently I had to flush a foley catheter with saline to determine if the... Read more »Can HMO Physical Exam detect HIV?I just wanna ask if HMO Physical Exams can detect if you are a HIV positive or not. I recently had... Read more »
Articles
OraSure Acquires License to Use Rapid Test to Detect HIV-2 in Oral SamplesBethlehem, Pa.-based OraSure Technologies on Monday announced it has acquired the rights to use its OraQuick Rapid HIV-1/2 Test to detect HIV-2 in oral samples, the Allentown Morning Call reports (Kennedy, Allentown Morning Call , 6/22). ... Read more »
Two Methods of Self-Sampling Compared to Clinician Sampling to Detect Reproductive Tract Infections in Gugulethu, South AfricaThe researchers conducted the current study to assess the validity, feasibility and acceptability of two methods of self-sampling compared to clinician sampling during a speculum examination. Their goal was to improve screening for reproductive... Read more »
Blind Sampling Is Superior to Anoscope Guided Sampling for Screening for Anal Intraepithelial NeoplasiaThe authors compared anal cytology smears, either those collected "blind" (swab inserted 4 cm into anal canal and rotated) or guided through an anoscope (transformation zone visualized and then sampled) in terms of patient acceptability and sample... Read more »
Canadian Company Receives Grant to Develop Urine Test for HIVSteve and Carolyn Slupsky, the brother-and-sister founders of Metabolistics, report that their Edmonton-based company has received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Canada's National Research Council to develop a test that... Read more »
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can you detect HIV w/ a normal urinalysis?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
can you detect HIV w/ a normal urinalysis just like what you take in school check ups? pls answer.
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Urine Testing for HIV
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hello, I need your help. I may be positive for HIV (waiting on results). Recently, I accepted a new position with a new company. The company's insurance vendor requires that you take an HIV test via urine sample. If I am positive, I definitely do...
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Drs reluctant to use new urine test detecting STD
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Via http://search.npr.org/cf/cmn/cmnpd01fm.cfm?PrgDate=02/13/2002&PrgID=3 Scroll down near end of page to third last item STD Study... Read more » How does the Navy test HIV samples?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
What methods are used, ELISA, PCR, Western Blot, does anyone know for sure????
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