Medications That Cause An Inconclusive Hiv Test

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pregnancy and inconclusive HIV WB test (PREGNANCY) (INDETERMINATE WESTERN BLOT, 2008)

Hi - I've read through this forum: http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/safesex/Current/Q196044.html and didn't quite seem to find my answer. I am currently 14 weeks pregnant with my second child (Ive had miscarriages before and after my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,A reactive ELISA ("positive") plus an indeterminate Western Blot are considered an "indeterminate" HIV screening test. This is not uncommon in women who are or who have been pregnant. (See below.)I think you are confused... Read more »

HIV Result inconclusive

Hi Doctor, hope you can help me, I am going crazy, On March 17th I took an HIV test which came... Read more »

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3 inconclusive test results...? (PREGNANCY) (INDETERMINATE WESTERN BLOT)

I am 37 weeks pregnant with my 4th pregnancy. Since Novemeber, I have had one ELISA test which read... Read more »

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INCONCLUSIVE TEST RESULTS

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

QUESTION?? I HAD UNPROTECTED SEX ON JAN 1,2005 ABOUT 8 DAYS LATER I DEVELOPED A RASH OVER MY BODY. I WENT TO TEST AT THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUT I JUST COULDN'T WAIT 2WEEKS FOR RESULTS SO I WENT TO MY DOCTOR AND TESTED. WELL THE HEALTH... Read more »

Inconclusive

Posted by confusedgirl76, 1 Reply

I was recently tested for HIV. I get tested every few years bc of some stupid behavior years ago. It's always been negative. Now the test has come back inconclusive. I'm a basketcase!!!! I was told there is ONE antibody that caused it to be... Read more »

PCR test inconclusive!

Posted by bura, 2 Replies

Hi guys,

i am back....this time with not a good news. My PCR is at 132 copies. Going to get retested on monday.however my elisa was negative on 8/3/2006...bringing me to 220 days negative. What are my odds of becoming a late seroconverter.As i... Read more »

Inconclusive SUDS

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I recently tested at local Health Dept. They used a SUDS test. Was told that I was not positive but showed a very low reactivity. It's about 7 weeks since a protected vaginal sex and oral (performed on me) with a sex worker. I am waiting on... Read more »

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