How Are Lymphocyte Markers Used In Tests For Hiv

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Lymphocyte subset panel

I was diagnosed HIV+ since 2 years ago. So far, according to my Dr. my virol load and cd3/4/8 has been within range. Unfortunately, i caught siphilys 3 months ago and been treated. Since them my test results have changed and are out of range. My...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I agree with your doctor. You don't indicate what your viral load is, but your CD4 count and percentage is very good and your CD8 count and percentage are elevated, as we would expect with HIV infection.... Read more »

CD8/CD3 cytotoxic T lymphocytes

The test of my NK profile shows my CD8/CD3 is higher than normal range? What does it mean?...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

You don't indicate what the actual value is or what your CD4 count/percent and HIV viral load levels are.... Read more »

Lymphocyte Panel Test 1

I am awaiting a lymphocyte panel test 1 and should get the results back in a few days. I have been negative for over 9 years on the standard ELYSA test. However I have been getting symptoms that are related to AIDS like swollen glands often, general...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

CD4 or CD8 numbers cannot serve as a definitive test of HIV infection.... Read more »

Neutrophil Low, Lymphocyte high and HIV

My recent blood test shows: Neutrophil L 37(40-80) Lymphocyte H 54( 12-44). My boyfreind just recently has hepa. I am so scared. Could I get affected Hepa, even HIV? When I did the blood test, I had tonsilitist. Is this reason made Lymphocyte high?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis B would be a good idea. Once you get your results back you will be able to be more relaxed. However, It will also be a good time to always use condoms to protect yourself against sexually transmitted... Read more »

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Need clarification on lymphocytes

Posted by Anonymous

Tested non-reactive a year and half after an exposure where I thought tattoo artist put bllod in ink(crazy, huh??) I need just some help with understanding lymphocytes, please look below.

clarification if you can. I was reading an article that... Read more »

low Lymphocyte count

Posted by Anonymous

In July I had unprotected oral sex. I had a blood test 7 weeks after hiv neg.
My Lymphocyte count was 15 norm 18-47. In 1998 my Lymphocyte count was 26.

With a neg test after 7 weeks am I at low risk to have a pos. test @ 6months.

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Lymphocytes...someone please respond.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I was wondering what exactly lymphocytes were. I got a CBC done and I got a reading on absolute lympocytes. I know there are different kinds of lymphocytes, so if someone can tell me what absolute means and what a good range is for this I would... Read more »

Worried about my Lymphocytes Count: AM i at a RISK

Posted by sam1000, 2 Replies

I have exposed for a unprotected oral sex (Another person Suck me).it made me worry. and I have undergone VDRL after 6 days it was Negative.
But my WBC make me fully disappointed
WBC: MAX :10000Min:4000
Neutrophills : 7200
Lymphocytes :2600
Eosinophills... Read more »

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