How Long Do Lab Results For Hiv Take

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Understanding HIV-Related Lab Tests II: Viral Load, Resistance and Tropism

Lab Tests Are Important Tools Viral Load Test Resistance Test Tropism Test Bottom Line Lab Tests Are Important Tools Having regular lab tests is a necessary part of good health care. Lab testsare important tools that help you and your health care provider keep track ofhow you are doing in the following areas: Immune System Status How HIV is affecting your immune system If you need to start or switch HIV drugs ...

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Illegal Drugs and Lab Results

Hello, I'm a 29 year old male and I've been HIV+ for several years now. I have taken several different combos of medications since I was first diagnosed. At the present time, I do NOT take any medications and my health is good. My most...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

It is my opinion that the risks of recreational drugs are significant and there are no data that support an argument that they effectively relieve stress or provide any other health benefit. Some of the drugs you list can cause, and probably are... Read more »

Lab results opposite of the norm?

Hi, Dr Holodniy, Thank you for your forum. I have been HIV poz (no HAART yet) for 3 1/2 years, and on prednisone for 4 months now due to asthma and neurological issues. My Q's to which I'd be grateful for your expertise are:a. My recent...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Prednisone does elevate total white blood cell counts. It has also been studied by numerous groups in patients who are HIV infected and found to dramatically increase CD4 count. So the elevations you have experienced are not surprising. Depending on... Read more »

Just received lab results...very scared

Hi,I just received my first labs and I'm extremely frightened. I found out that I was HIV positive about one month ago and today was the day my labs cambe back. My T-Cell count was 195 and my VL was 275,000 which indicates a very advanced...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, your initial viral load and CD4+ lymphocyte count results indicate that you will need to start HAART. The treatment of HIV infection has been revolutionized by the discovery of highly active combination therapy and the great majority of... Read more »

Second Lab Results

Hi Dr. Joe. I'm here again writing you about the resuts of my tests. I took the DNA by PCR test and HIV-1 Abs test on the 36th day after exposure and on the 57th day after exposure, both negative each time, and I'm not in any med (except...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Generally we would not use the PCR test for diagnosis unless a person had symptoms of an acute HIV infection. There may be false poitive tests (low level "detectable" virus without an infection). After an exposure the HIV antibody test... Read more »

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my first lab results

Posted by bluewindow, 3 Replies

hello all. i got my first lab results yesterday and i would like to share them with you.

CD4: 640
VL: undetectable.

I ve been infected sometime between Nov 2007 and July 2008. i believe i am hiv pos for at least 4 months. I did another blood test... Read more »

Just got recent lab results

Posted by thevillebear, 5 Replies

Hi everyone haven't been here for a while, hope all are doing well.
Just got my recent lab results, my viral load has gone to 150,000 while my CD4 count has stood gone from 620 in July to 640 now!

My Dr. seems to think it odd that while my viral load... Read more »

latest lab results

Posted by movingon, 4 Replies

Hey all - i haven't posted for a while as i have been concentrating on living a healthier lifestyle and trying to get my head back on since diagnosis in August. I just want to share my latest results with you all

1st set , August 07 . CD4 284, 29% ,... Read more »

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 »

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