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Condom And Dna Pcr Testing
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dna by pcr testI messed up and slept with a prostitute. A condom was worn correctly. Ive been paranoid that i could have gotten something like hiv. I took a dna by pcr test 4 days after the exposure. They told me it is 97% effective after 3 days. Do i need to...
Response from Richard Cordova III
Test Positive Aware Network
Hi there:The condom effectively protected you against HIV. I would not have suggested a test for this incident. The PCR DNA test is accurate much earlier, but a conclusive negative result is only given at 90 days with an antibody or Western Blot.In...
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Proviral DNA PCR Test--Please answer
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I had an oral sex encounter in a gay bathhouse about 6 weeks ago. We both gave each other blow jobs without a condom. I came in his mouth...he did not cum in mine.I have been tested for all STDs (syph, chlamydia, gonnoreah, hep B, herpes, etc),... Read more » DNA PCR tests
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Where does one go for a DNA PCR test and will they usually not be given to you? Read more » 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...
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What do you think of DNA PCR tests?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Is it wise to get a DNA PCR test done. Does anyone have any experience with this? I called a web site that offers this service and they say that this test can be conclusive as early as six weeks. Is there any point in having this test done?
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