Hiv Enzyme Detection

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Liver enzymes, HepB, HIV

Dr. Glad to see this section. I have many questions, however, here is the story first: I have come into contact with HepB and developed immunity for it (i.e HBsAg (-) and AntiHBs (+ actually > 1000)). I do not know when and how did I come into...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

There are many causes of elevated ALT and ALK besides hepatitis. However, you cannot have delta if you don't have HBV. If you are concerned about HIV or HCV you can have the PCR tests done to be absolutely certain. I would recommend that as... Read more »

Can elisa test in US detect HIV subtype

Thanks you for the service. Appreciate if you please let me know " can ELISA test in US detect HIV SUBTYPE "C" which is very common in INDIA ? This i am asking because, i had sexual exposer in india few years back and recently my...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

HIV is divided into two major types, HIV-1 and HIV-2. The vast majority of infections in the world are caused by HIV-1. HIV-2 is endemic in the west coast of Africa. HIV-1 is divided into groups (M, N, O) and the M group is further divided into... Read more »

Can the PCR detect the N strain of HIV

Can the PCR DNA detect the N strain of HIV.Why is it that the Elisa test after a window period of sixmonths still only 99.9% confirmatory?What should one do to rule out HIV completely?-Just being a little Inquisitive....

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I am not sure about the commercial PCR test. PCR technology can though. You have to do what you must to rule out infection. We offer guidelines and testing strategies.MH... Read more »

Hiv antibodies detections

Hello! I had unprotected sex one year ago.3 months later I had an ELISA test which came negative.then after six months another one-same test- which was also negative...and one more now negative again..i've heard that some people may never...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiYou are HIV negative! Mono will not affect the outcome of the test. Everyone will test negative or positive after 6 months from exposure. There's no need for any further testing.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

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are enzymes related to hiv testing?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I was wondering if when you donate plasma and they test your enzyme levels in your liver and stuff does it have to do with hiv.I'm wondering becuase i was told my enzyme levels were low when they tested my plasma and they needed to take 2 tubes of... Read more »

can an HIV-1 test detect HIV-2?

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I had several ELISA HIV 1 tests all negative (thank God). But now I'm wondering about HIV 2. Can the HIV 1 test detect HIV 2?

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subtipos N - O- M no detectables por elisa comun?

Posted by mariana, 19 Replies

He leido de subtipos de vih no detectables por el elisa comun.. estos subtipos propios de Asia y Africa... lo que me preocupa porque mi pareja habia pasado mas de un mes en aquellos lugares expticos por motivos laborales... El elisa no detecta estos... Read more »

clade detection?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I need some help. I read all the posts about subtype detection, and my question is does anyone know for certain that here in the US, will current Elisa tests detect all clades of HIV 1 infection? I have read that heterosexual transmission is type... Read more »

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