Hiv Testing Using Elisa At 4 Weeks

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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).

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Elisa test at 8 weeks

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Just two questions. what is the chances of testing negative at eight (8) weeks with a ELISA test, then testing positive at twelve (12) weeks, and second what is the percentage nations wide of this occurring, if anyone has that info
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15 weeks elisa

Posted by sinso, 1 Reply

i get a 15 weeks elisa test with negative results.
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Is elisa neg at 161/2 weeks sufficient

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, After suffering every symptom possible I tested elisa neg at 161/2 weeks, is this ok despite ongoing symptoms.My risk was low but the other persons pre ejaculate came in to contact with my mucous membranes, or is this unlikely to infect me, no... Read more »

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 »

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ELISA after 4 weeks and HIV test during doubtful symptoms

Hello Doctor, I had a protected sex 4 weeks ago, but had severe cold and body pain 2 weeks later... so I was scared if it was a Hiv Symptom. So I took a ELISA test now (4 weeks after exposure) and found to be negative. Can it be accurate? also in...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

You can certain get one more HIV test as you had some symptoms but if that is negative, I would say you are not HIV+.DW... Read more »

HBV reactive and 14,20 Weeks Elisa test for HIV negative

Please help me with your response.I recently came to know that i am infected with HBV Genoty-Dwhen I just went for a general checkup and also occult blood in urine.My doctor said I might have been carrying since childhood as my HBVeab is positive...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I doubt you have HIV infection with this description. I do agree with your doctor that you might have been infected with HBV for a while if your HBeAb is reactive. However,since your liver tests are high, I still think recent infection is possible... Read more »

Positive Elisa, Indeterminate Western Blot, Negative Rapid Test HIV test was indeterminate?(INDETERMINATE HIV TESTS, 2009) (PREGNANCY, 2009)

Hi, Doctor - Around 2 weeks ago during my annual OBGYN appointment, I received a HIV test. The Elisa came back repeatedly positive and the Western Blot was indeterminate with traces of P24. Freaking out, I then went to my local health clinic 4 days...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You are most likely HIV negative. See below.Dr. BobHIV test was indeterminate?(INDETERMINATE HIV TESTS, 2009) (PREGNANCY, 2009)Feb 21, 2009 Hi, I have been sexually active for over two years now. I got tested two years ago and it came back... Read more »

Window Period/Value of Viral Load test and ELISA at 8 weeks

Had an unsafe oral experience toward the end of February, came down with Shingles March 1 and sore throat. At about 8 weeks, had the ELISA Hiv1 and 2 done, Negative, P24, Negative, and the doctor did a viral load, came back normal, less then <50...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

My advice is to get tested at 6 months following your last possible exposure and if it is negative forget about HIV and allow your clinician to consider more reasonable diagnoses. DW... Read more »

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