Hiv Test Elisa

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HIV Testing - ELISA

Hello doctor.....I have sex with condom last 19th December 2009.....I have finished my testing in 161 days after 19th December 2009 and my test result is negative......Did I need more test? ...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thank for your post.Since it has been over 5 months since your sexual encounter (and you used a condom) there is no need for further testing for that episode.Keep using condoms!Joe... Read more »

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HIV ELISA Test Question

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

One last question for all of you experts. I had an HIV test and it was negative. Does the ELISA test both HIV 1 & 2?? I have been in areas where HIV 2 is prevalent. However, while in those areas my risk was virtually non-existent. Just... Read more »

HIV Elisa test

Posted by runner_85, 1 Reply

Hi bro,

Please help me on this.

i got a elisa test on 19th of this month,

Eilsa test results.

Investigation Findings
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HIV - Cut Off Value 0.548

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Everyone Reacts Positive on HIV Elisa Tests

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How reliable is an ELISA HIV test at 5 weeks?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How reliable is an ELISA HIV test at 5 weeks? I know that the recommended testing timeframe is 3 mos. (99.9% accurate) ... but I've also heard that most people develop antibodies by 4 weeks and would test postive then (90% is what I heard).

Thanks

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