Advertisement
Hiv Test Interpretation
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
Interpreting HIV and testing statistics (HIV STATISTICS)Greetings. I recently tested HIV+ on a rapid blood test, and am awaiting Western Blot results. Needless to say, I'm extremely worried, almost resigned. I've been reading about testing statistics and through questions on this forum, and...Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,I'll respond to your three specific questions first:1.The sensitivity and specificity of a test assume the test is performed properly and free from confounding variables.2.The estimated statistical risk assumes unprotected sex with a partner...
Read more »
Interpreting HIV and testing statisticsGreetings. I recently tested HIV+ on a rapid blood test, and am awaiting Western Blot results.... Read more »Please interprete my HIV test resultsHello Doctor, I had a sex (with withdrawal technique) with my fiance who is diagnosed with AIDS... Read more »
Articles
How Accurate Are Rapid HIV Tests? Study Finds Blood Tests Slightly More Accurate Than Oral TestsRapid HIV tests perform slightly worse when testing oral samples in comparison to blood, according to a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases on Jan. 24. Researchers from Canada, led by Nitika Pant Pai, M.D., of McGill... Read more »Wall Street Journal Examines OraQuick Oral HIV Test as At-Home TestThe Wall Street Journal on Wednesday examined Bethlehem, Pa.-based OraSure Technologies ' oral OraQuick Advance Rapid HIV 1/2 Antibody Test and the company's goal to make it available for at-home use (Koons, Wall Street Journal , 4/12). The oral... Read more »General and Laboratory Considerations: Rapid HIV Tests Currently Available in the United StatesRapid HIV tests are simple to use and require little or no specialized equipment. They make it possible to provide test results at the time the test is done. Six rapid HIV tests approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are... Read more »Opinion Columns Urge HIV Testing"To have the greatest impact on HIV infection, let persons who are frequently exposed to HIV have an easy way to protect others, by finding out quickly that they are infected," from rapid self-administered HIV tests, Mary Jane Rotheram, Arleen... Read more »
Connect With Others
Help interpretting Results
Posted by rkandy, 5 Replies
Test taken after 3 months of exposure. Got the antibody result, and was told NEGATIVE. Greatly appreciate if someone can provide details on specifics of the result. Below is the result:Tests performed by Lab Corp HIV 1/O/2 Abs, Qual Non Reactive ... Read more » Check this out, anyone want to interpret?
Posted by DUDE, 2 Replies
Hey, I pulled this off of http://hopkins-aids.edu/frames/index_booktoc.html.What a great source, I pulled this paragraph out. The window period: The time delay from infection to positive serology (EIA and WB) averages 21 days with newer... Read more » OraQuick Test Interpretation Help
Posted by MiamiLat, 4 Replies
Hey guys! I am back after another lack in judgement and would like your opinion. My question is the following: 87 days ago (12.5 wks) I had unprotected insertive anal sex with an unknown status male. I tested NEG at 6.5 wks via OraQuick Rapid... Read more » Test results How to interpret it??
Posted by pozz_in_SA, 1 Reply
I was diagnosed in March 2006. First results CD 4 was 820 and Viral load Undetectable. One year later CD 4 729 and Viral load 7200. Is there an average at which the VL increase pe year and how long do you think it will be before I have to go on meds. Read more »
Tools
Advertisement Advertisement
Resource Centers
Guides for People With HIV
|