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UPDATE to May 19, Multiple Inclusive report

Hell again Dr. Bob,I wrote to you back in May about my inconclusive test and you were awesome and replied to my questions. I appreciated that IMMENSILY.(past questions below). I need to tell you that your email was extremely helpful in controlling...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your situation continues to be complicated by excessive inappropriately ordered tests that produced results that are nearly impossible to interpret. PCR RNA and CD4 subsets are not helpful or appropriate when you have not even established your... Read more »

UPdate 3: to May 19, multiple inclusive report

Hello again Dr. Bob,I don't mean to bug you again. I will follow your advice. The only reason why i haven't is because the Doctor I went to is also HIV positive and also listed as a provider on AAHIVM website and I felt he would be able...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, I would recommend you seek a completely independent second opinion from a certified HIV specialist. After reviewing your entire record, he or she will advise whether a qualitative PCR DNA test or other evaluation is warranted. Accurately... Read more »

When will we have an all inclusive test?

Dr. Holodniy,With all of the advances in medical technology today, why is it so difficult to develop a comprehensive ELISA that will detect all strains of HIV1? Although HIV1 O, N are rare, no one truly knows where it exists in the US and if they...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I have not, and doubtful that I would.... Read more »

was on anti depressant(citalopram) for two years and was drinking alcohol in the same two years time, before i got tested. WIll that effect my HIV test result or any other STD test results.

Dear Dr. ConwayI had an exposure, and due to the stress, I was on an antidepressant(citalopram 20 mg everyday) and I was also drinking alcohol everyday again because of the stress. In the morning I used to take citalopram 20 mg everyday and in the...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

None of the drugs you are taking (and no drugs that I know of) have any effect on the HIV antibody test results. I would say the same thing about any of the other tests you have undergone. If the results were negative (for HIV-1 and everything... Read more »

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Ex-Lab Worker Questions HIV Test Results

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Ex-Lab Worker Questions HIV Test Results

By FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press writer

BALTIMORE - Thousands of patients could have received questionable HIV (news - web sites) test results not just hundreds, as hospital officials have suggested,... Read more »

will vitamins and Immune system booster affect hiv test results??

Posted by xrayvison, 3 Replies

I have a quick question. I am going to get an hiv test done soon but I was wondering since I take a high dose of immune system boosters like vitamin c, zinc, and vitamin d as a supplement for healthy living, would this affect the outcome of my test... Read more »

Do any drugs affect HIV test results?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am taking valium for anxiety and recently had a negative HIV test. Could taking valium have compromised the HIV test results? Read more »

Can Sulpiride affect the result of HIV antibody test?

Posted by character28, 2 Replies

Hi guys, do you have any information about this? Can it be possible that this antipsychotic alters the result of an HIV test? Is there actually any medicine that alters the result of an HIV test? I've asked this questions to the experts at TheBody... Read more »

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