Hiv Pcr Test Accuracy

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Accuracy and timing of HIV PCR Testing

Can you tell me what you know regarding the accuracy and timing issues associated with HIV PCR testing? I have been told that the minimum time frame is 28 days following the last possible exposure. Additionally, I've read a lot about a high...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

PCR tests are not licensed as tools for diagnosing HIV infection, so there are currently no clear standards set for using PCR tests to detect infection. HIV PCR tests are only approved for monitoring viral load in infected persons. The p24 antigen... Read more »

RNA PCR Testing --Accuracy

Hello,Two weeks ago I went in for an HIV test --36 hours before I had performed oral sex on a... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Accuracy of PCR negative test??? Please help!

Hello Mr.Frascino, first of all thank you very much for all your fantastic job that you do every... Read more »

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Head-to-Head Comparison of Accuracy of a Rapid Point-of-Care HIV Test With Oral Versus Whole-Blood Specimens: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

In the current study, the researchers sought to establish whether a convenient, non-invasive HIV test that uses oral fluid was accurate compared with using the same test with blood-based specimens. The systematic review and meta-analysis compared... Read more »

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N.Y. Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Access to PCR Test for Emergency Personnel Potentially Exposed to HIV

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Accuracy of PCR

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have to stop reading some of these posts.

I had a negative PCR-DNA (Proviral) through Quest at 7.5 weeks.

I also had a negative ELISA (3rd generation) at 6.5 weeks.

I've read alot of Dr. H's stuff on PCRs and he says that PCR DNA at 28 days is 99%... Read more »

PCR Accuracy timeline

Posted by Goman, 1 Reply

As I am about to get my results, I am curious. I have read Dr. Krull says 4-11 days and the virus shows up in PCR. Is this correct? I know it is not an approved test, but it is for needing to know something prior to the 3 month window. Still... Read more »

Test Accuracy

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I've read all of the archives and posts and I understand that a pcr DNA HIV test is not a recommended test for diagnostic purposes according to the CDC primarily because of the risk of false positives and the price. Those two issues aside, how... Read more »

Accuracy of PCR DNA tests?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone have figures on the accuracy of this test performed 6+ months after exposure?

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