Can Asthma Medication Interfere With HIV Tests

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Would Celexa interfere with HIV antibody ELISA test result.

Dr. McGovern, 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 is that i was on antidepressant medication(celexa 20mg/day)...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

If the exposure you were worried about occurred in October, then your antibody test should have been positive by June.I would not seek further testing at this point in time. As far as Celexa goes, this should not interfere with HIV testing.My advice... Read more »

Again positive HIV with steroid interfere

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hiv test and asthma medication

Hi, I have got tested (HIV-1 Antibody and HIV 1/O/2 Abs, Qual - STD Test Express website - Labcorp)... Read more »

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Posted by kbuddy77, 2 Replies

Hey guys quick question does anyone know if Lithum, Seraquil, Ambien Effect a Hiv test I tested neg at 2 mths. Im not a worry well i just wanted to ask this early on but forgot thanks!! Read more »

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Where can I find out information about medication affecting results of HIV test? I was on antifungal when I took my test & worried about false negative.

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