Eia Testing For Hiv

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HIV EIA test

Dr. Brian: I was going through your forums for which I found this question which you can say can also relate to a similar situation of mine. Using lexapro and went for a test.Jul 7, 2005 Hi Dr. Brian: I am on lexapro 20 mg a day for the past 4...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

You do not need any other test, unless there is a more recent incident during which you may have been exposed to HIV. You can definitely rely on the result of the test.... Read more »

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HIV EIA test and Immunosuppressants

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Update: HIV Counseling and Testing Using Rapid Tests -- United States, 1995

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40 hiv duo, 84 EIA, 97 combo test neg.

Posted by longlife, 1 Reply

40 days later, the duo screw hiv ab / ag neg.
84 days after HIV 1/2 EIA neg.
97 days later, the combo HIV 1/2 neg.

Do I need another test?
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testing and EIA generation

Posted by Anonymous

Hi everyone. I was doing a little research into the type of EIA I had and found out it was 3rd generation. What are the benefits of a 3rd generation test? Are there any drawbacks? What is the best generation of EIA? Also I'm not sure if my test... Read more »

How reliable is the EIA test?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Started having some symptoms after unprotective, insertive vaginal sex with a risky woman years ago. Small red spots on ankles and elsewhere that look a lot like KS to me. They aren't going away. Anyway, got an EIA test and it came back negative.... Read more »

I tested positive after EIA and PCR!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I wish it had not come down to this, however, I tested HIV positive after a PCR, and EIA 1/2. It has been 5.5 months since my exposure, so therfore, you can count that 3 month rule out. I will be deceased by 4-8-02. I am getting my affairs in... Read more »

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