How Accurate Would A HIV Test Be At 4 Weeks

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HIV Testing

What Is HIV Testing? HIV testing tells you if you are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes AIDS. Most of these tests look for "antibodies to HIV. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to fight a specific germ. Other types of HIV test look for signs that the virus itself is in the blood. When people already know they are infected with HIV they might get other "HIV" tests. These measure how quickly...

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CDC worker told me Oraquick rapid test was 95% accurate at three weeks.

Dear Dr. Bob,I had a worker at the CDC tell me that Oraquick rapid testing was 95% accurate at three weeks.She didn't say it was definative, but said most folks will produce detectable antibodies within two to three weeks.How true is this.I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Barry,I agree that "most folks will produce detectable antibodies within two to three weeks," if they are HIV infected. However, I cannot verify the 95% statistic. Even if it were accurate, 95% would not be sufficiently high enough... Read more »

HIV testing accurate?

Dr. Kull-I wrote to you earlier concerning my symptoms. Thanks.I just got my results back for 6.5 week (or 46 days) elisa orasure antibody test which came back negative. The people at the lab there says that I'm most likely negative, because...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

You are more than likely negative. The vase majority of people will develop a detectable amount of antibodies within the first month of exposure. However, according to the CDC, antibody testing cannot be considered definitive until three months have... Read more »

Accurate Test Results After One Year?

It has been two years since my last possible exposure to HIV. Last week I went in for a test after being anxious for a very very long time. My results were negative. Can I woo hoo?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,If you even transiently browsed the archives, you would know my response: "Absofrickinlutely!'Dr. Bob... Read more »

Is there any special condition that can interfere with a accurate test result?

Hi, please answer this question. I know you are really busy and this is not the only question you get daily but I really need to know.A few weeks ago I exposed myself to HIV. I know I have to wait six months to get the test, but I was wondering if...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Smoking and/or taking antidepressant drugs should not interfere with the accuracy of your HIV antibody test result.It is possible that a lab could provide you with results in the same day. Ask the lab what type of test they are performing and do a... Read more »

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how accurate is a 1-week test?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I just took a test at 7 days post being exposed to hiv. anyone know how accurate this might be or what the percentage is of infected people that will be positiive at this point? i'm not sure of the exact test that was done. The doctor said we should... Read more »

how accurate is hiv dna test

Posted by gpboy, 1 Reply

i have given hiv dna pcr test on 9th day after probable exposure.

i am waiting for the results in next two days. can any one say how much i can trust this test results? Read more »

Experts-Are any HIV test really 100% accurate?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

How reliable are any of these test? Has there ever been false negatives for PCR after 28 days? Also, what's the number of documented cases of Elisa or Home access negative at 9 weeks to be positive at 13 weeks? Where and who came up with the 13 week... Read more »

Are Rapid Tests accurate?

Posted by Anonymous

I performed unprotected oral sex on a Pre-op transexual (shemale) escort three months ago. She did not cum in my mouth. I have very bad gingivitis, bleeding gums etc.

After an unbearable three month waiting period, I went ahead and got tested using... Read more »

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