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Low Viral Load Without Antibodies
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Inconclusive antibody and low viral loadI am a msm, generally anally receptive. I've always had safe sex. I had my six month HIV test, got results two weeks later which came back inconclusive ELISA, PCR said RNA found and Western Blot was abnormal positive (2 bands). Went to ID...Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,Without seeing the exact test results (which bands were positive on the WB, etc.), it's difficult for me to comment. If your ELISA was "inconclusive," your WB positive, and a qualitative RNA PCR also positive, the possibility of...
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Viral load in relation to antibodiesWill an HIV positive person with a viral load of undectectable/less than 50 and a cd4 count of 640... Read more »relationship between viral load and antibodies in diagnosticsDr Little---I understand that PCR is not a tool recommended for diagnosis of HIV. However, in the... Read more »
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HIV-Positive People on Long-Term Antiretroviral Treatment Continue to Have Low HIV Viral Loads, Study FindsHIV-positive people who take antiretroviral drugs for several years continue to have low HIV viral loads, according to a study published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , BBC News reports. For the study,... Read more »Hepatitis C Viral LoadWhat Is Viral Load? How Is Viral Load Reported? How Is the Test Used? Viral Load Response to Treatment What Is Viral Load? There are two main types of HCV viral load tests: Qualitative viral load tests determine the presence of HCV... Read more »Viral Load TestsWhat Is Viral Load? How Is the Test Used? How Are Changes in Viral Load Measured? Viral Load "Blips" What Do the Numbers Mean? Are There Problems With the Viral Load Test? What Is Viral Load? The viral load test measures the amount of HIV... Read more »HIV Viral Load TestingAs a person with HIV, having your viral load tested will likely be an importantpart of your plan to stay healthy. You will have the test done regularly,and it will be one of several factorsyou and your doctor will look at whendeciding how to... Read more »
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p24, viral load, dna, and antibody test
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Does anyone know where I can get a combination p24, viral load, dna and antibody test done?
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another ?--viral load testing
Posted by anxious, 1 Reply
following my pre-seminal fluid post, i was just wondering about the viral load test. i think its the "pcr" test you guys keep referring to on here. well, being as anxious as i am for a result... what are the stats on this test? how conclusive is...
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Viral Load
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I've noticed that the antibody test at 12 weeks is the test of choice on this forum, but what about the Doctors/literature that say a one month viral load of Read more » viral load
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Does the viral load go up after exposure or during ARS ?And then does it go back down after 6 months? Read more »
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