Is Dna By Pcr Accurate After One Week Hiv

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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 »

Greetings,

I had possible exposure to HIV 3 weeks ago. In a week's time I am leaving for a place that doesnot have any discrete HIV testing facilities. I am tempted to go for a DNA PCR test.

It would help a lot if you can tell me what is the actual... Read more »

PCR vs PRO DNA?

Posted by bura, 2 Replies

Hi,

As u guys know, my PCR is at 132 copies. Dr Bob, says that if i am already 220 days negative (elisa test), the PCR test is not needed. My doctor in my area is trying to put my mind at ease, and is now requesting me to take the PRO DNA test.... Read more »

Advise on PCR-DNA

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is it the PCR-DNA test or are the PCR and DNA test different tests?

Is this test worth it? I did find a place close to me who gives it for 345.00 (ouch!).

Does this test produce a lot of false positives and negatives?

I have a month to go before my... Read more »

DNA PCR

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

OK This is the story. After little over a month of my last exposure I had a Elisa test (negative) and 16 days after the Elisa a DNA PCR. For the DNA I called a number the CDC hotline gave me for Specialized Testing. The DNA PCR came back negative... Read more »

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PCR DNA testing, is it accurate???

I asked the CDC if the PCR DNA test was accurate for the detection of HIV and their response was "NO". They said that there are several reasons why listed below.1. The competency of the lab performing the test.2. How the sample was...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

The answer from the FDA in your first 1-4 are correct. For the next 3, in a reliable lab, if both tests are negative after 2-4 weeks of exposure, I would say the person is not infected. I have never seen a person with a negative PCR that was... Read more »

Re Hiv Dna Pcr Possitive..confirmed negative (ANOTHER FALSE POSITIVE PCR TEST, 2011)

Hello Dr.BobIts a new day today..I had a second DNA PCR but this time at the research department of molecular biology department at my city's university made by the professor of the department.Result-NEGATIVE after 2 days.Few words by the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You're welcome. I hope others will learn from your experience. Dr. BobRE: Hiv Dna Pcr Possitive Jan 27, 2011Hello Doctor BobYou may remember my case.The poor guy that took this test,came back possitive and getting all the tests till 3 months... Read more »

RNA PCR vs DNA PCR?

DR:What is the difference between the two? Which one is more accurate in making sure if one has HIV or not? I tested negative at 16 weeks, which one should I use to confirm??Thank you...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

RNA PCR measures the cell-free HIV virus in plasma, DNA PCR measures the HIV that is inside cells. If infection were present, both would be positive within several days to a couple of weeks after exposure. I am not sure why you would need to confirm... Read more »

How accurate are PCR's during ARS?

Thanks again for your response to my question. As many participants here I am going through the worst period of my life surviving under a battery of pills to get to survive. Given the many sympthoms I went through I am TERRIFIED of having contracted...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

First, there are not "alot" of people with negative PCR tests during acute infection. In fact, quite the opposite. The only real reasons would be the test was done too early (< 2-4 weeks), or strains that could not be detected by... Read more »

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