Is 6 Months Elisa Fullproof

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Is two months viral load equal to six months elisa? 99.8% negative is not false negative?

Is two months viral load equal to six months elisa? 99.8% negative which is not a false negative?...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I don't think the study has been done to answer that question.MH... Read more »

Is a viral load test (RNA PCR) up till 40 plates over than two monthes later be compared to six monthes ELISA?

Is a viral load test (RNA PCR) up till 40 plates a little over than two monthes after the suspected... Read more »

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PCR & Elisa at 4 months

Hi Doc.I took an PCR DNA test and Elisa test just after four months (both negative). The PCR DNA... Read more »

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elisa neg@3months

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

my elisa test for hiv is neg at exactly 3 months from the time i had unprotected vaginal sex with a guy. we didnt use a condom but he pulled out. is a neg 3 month elisa test for hiv conclusive that i am neg or do i have to test again at 6 months to... Read more »

ELISA 4TH GENERATION 9 MONTH

Posted by guasonch, 2 Replies

Hi today ive received my third elisa at the 9th month. Its negative but im scared because ive been consuming antidepressants, but 48hs before the elisa i stopped taking them. Before the blood drawn, the man asked me if i was taking any drugs and i... Read more »

My 3 Month Elisa = Negative!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I feel very good today. The Elisa was at 93 1/2 days, so a little bit past three months. It was negative.

I am going to try to put this behind me. I can't live my life worrying out there in the 0-3% land. I will probably get another test after 4... Read more »

negative elisa at 8 months

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Please Help I am still having symptoms after a risk expose to HIV, does the elisa pick up subtypes to HIV and would this test be conclusive, I had a HIV 1/2 test at 5 months now again at 8 months I also had a RNA-PCR at 3 months, am I done testing,... Read more »

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