Is A28 Day Pcr Test Result Conclusive

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Hiv Dna Pcr Possitive -Results (ANOTHER FALSE POSITIVE PCR TEST, 2010)

Dear DoctorThank u so much for your response.It means a lot to me during all this devastating anxiety that i m on..I finally had the 13 week(90days)4th generation test at the hospital and result NEGATIVE..I feel so much relief from that result but i...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Congratulations on your definitively negative 13-week HIV-antibody test. WOO-HOO! No, you are not an exception to the rule! (You'll have to look elsewhere for your 15 minutes of fame!)I was impressed to read that the "chief... Read more »

Conclusive negative? (OVER TESTING LEADING TO FALSE POSITIVE RESULT, 2011)

Hi Doctor:Great site. You're awesome.Here's my story. Is my test conclusive? I had a... Read more »

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PCR not 100% conclusive???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

First off, it't great we have this forum, as the sharing of opinions, research and experience is what educates us and helps us learn, grow and cope. My response below is only my opinion and it does NOT sugggest that the title topic (PCR not 100%... Read more »

40 day negative result conclusive?

Posted by Athlete23

Hi I just tested negative after 40 days after exposure, I know was an Elisa test but have no idea what generation it was, what are my chances testing positive after 90 days? And where in South Florida can I get a duo 4th generation test? Read more »

PCR RNA test results

Posted by julio5000, 3 Replies

Hi ... I wrote a couple of days ago regarding a PCR RNA test tooked within the first 48hrs after my possible exposure ... yesterday I recieved the results and they are NEGATIVE but still I need to be sure that this output is accurate (taking in... Read more »

Tested neg after 11 wks 2 days, conclusive?

Posted by kdman, 1 Reply

Hi all,

I had a rapid blood HIV antibodies test conducted today, tested negative (YAY!) and it's been 11 weeks + 2 days since my last exposure (protected vaginal, insertive unprotected oral). Can this be considered conclusive? I know the... Read more »

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