Difference Between Hiv Tests

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Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

clarificatoin on testing?
Posted: Apr 2, 2001

is a negative result at 4 1/2 months on a salive test goor/reliable after a low risk exposure(fingering?) thank you

The OraSure testing system is generally thought to be an excellent screening tool and... Read more »

accuracy of different kinds of tests

Posted by JillianB, 2 Replies

Is one type of HIV test any more accurate than the other? I had a rapid test done (not the oral one, the one that uses a blood sample, sorry I don't know the name) at 7 weeks and plan to have the same test done at 13 weeks. I just read a post by... Read more »

testing and different strains

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

here is my story, about 5 months ago, i thought i was exposed to hiv, tested negative with home access, and consider the results to be conclusive...however, about 3 years ago, i had protected sex with a thai prostitute and performed unprotected oral... Read more »

RNA testing & different strains

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Just a question for the board. I had a Roche RNA version 1.0 test done and it came back non-detectible under 400. I know this is geared to pick up clade B and not the others. What are the odds that I could have picked up a weird subtype here in... Read more »

testing differences???

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was just wondering what the differences were between "generations" in the tests. Why would I feel less confident with a 4.5 month post exp. negative with a home access as opposed to getting 14 different tests at my doctor's office??? Also, is it... Read more »

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I have a different problem with hiv test

Dear Dr. Bob, Bonjour,First of all, I admire you from the bottom of my heart for providing your precious advise about Hiv to millions of people around the world. I checked the archives for 5 hours a day but could not the problem related to that of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Mr. P.,1.Nope.2.Nope.3.Nope.4.Extremely unlikely and certainly not applicable to your situation.Your repeatedly negative HIV tests out to 17 months are definitive and conclusive: HIV is not your problem. No way. No how. (No McCain. No Sarah... Read more »

Differences/Accuracy of HIV testing

Dear Dr. Frascino,Thanks for taking the time to answer questions. I have 2 different questions for you. I had intercourse with a female 45 days ago (status unknown) where the condom broke. Within 24 hours I started combivir as a pep for 28 days....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Going Crazy,Regarding question #1, see below.As for question #2, a negative p24 antigen and qualitative PCR proviral DNA are extremely encouraging. However, I would still suggest you follow the recommended post-PEP testing guidelines... Read more »

difference between hep b test and hiv test

I have hepatitus b. I maybe somewhat like a carrier since I have never had any symptoms. My question is what does the hepatitus b testing reveal about other std's and hiv. From the hepatitus b test results alone can you determine if you have...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

No, you need a specific HIV blood test to determine whether you have HIV infection.... Read more »

Indeterminate HIV test (different than the others, I think)

Hi Doc -Last sex: 28 JuneFirst HIV test post-this: 21 July, roughly a month later; Oraquick (finger stick) - results non-reactiveSecond HIV test: 31 July. I wasn't being paranoid; my doc just did regular bloodwork and the HIV test is now...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Sort of Calm,If you've had essentially no HIV exposures, your chance of being HIV positive are remote at best.Regarding hepatitis C, there is no vaccine for hepatitis C. You must have been vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B.... Read more »

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