New Elisa Hiv Blood Test

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

HIV Testing

What Is HIV Testing? HIV testing tells you if you are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes AIDS. Most of these tests look for "antibodies to HIV. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to fight a specific germ. Other types of HIV test look for signs that the virus itself is in the blood. When people already know they are infected with HIV they might get other "HIV" tests. These measure how quickly...

Ask the Experts

Positive Elisa, Indeterminate Western Blot, Negative Rapid Test HIV test was indeterminate?(INDETERMINATE HIV TESTS, 2009) (PREGNANCY, 2009)

Hi, Doctor - Around 2 weeks ago during my annual OBGYN appointment, I received a HIV test. The Elisa came back repeatedly positive and the Western Blot was indeterminate with traces of P24. Freaking out, I then went to my local health clinic 4 days...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You are most likely HIV negative. See below.Dr. BobHIV test was indeterminate?(INDETERMINATE HIV TESTS, 2009) (PREGNANCY, 2009)Feb 21, 2009 Hi, I have been sexually active for over two years now. I got tested two years ago and it came back... Read more »

Dr Robert is an Hiv WesternBlot (ELISA versus WESTERN BLOT tests for diagnostic screening)

Dr Robert is an Hiv Western Blot alot better then reg HIv 1/2 Elisa. Yeah I had My Dr run them both tests and they are Negative. Thanks' ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Western Blot tests should only be run to confirm a repeatedly reactive (positive) ELISA (or EIA or rapid test). It should not be used as a diagnostic tests without a positive initial screening test, due to the possibility of false-positive or... Read more »

New country to your list: Elisa test question

Doctor, I am writing from BoliviaI guess this is the first time you get a question from here. My question is the following. I recently had intercourse with a sex worker and the condom slipped. I dont know exactly when and I would not know whether...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Carlos,Your six-week negative "ELISA antigen/antibody" test is extremely encouraging. The vast majority of HIV-positive folks will indeed have detectable levels of anti-HIV antibodies and/or p24 antigen in their blood by six weeks... Read more »

pcr or elisa (HIV TESTING)

dear dr.I have actually read in this websites content that PCR are better than antibody. Is this true? Please give me piece of mind. I have tested up to 8 months using standard elisa, its negative. can i let go or should i still do a pcr?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,PCR testing is generally not recommended for routine HIV screening, due to the rate of false-positives, other technical considerations and cost. You can read much more about this in the archives of this forum. Plus I'll post some... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

INFORMATION ABOUT ELISA TESTS

Posted by Anonymous

Jessica P. is a 32-year-old African American woman in good health. In November of 1999, she received a flu shot at her local clinic. Two weeks later, she developed fever and some upper respiratory tract complaints. She visited her primary care... Read more »

Test de Confirmacin Elisa ?

Posted by indefinido79, 3 Replies

Como anda toda la gente el foro.
Espero re bien!

Una duda; esta semana me hago el Elisa en un laboratorio privado.
Cuando consult, me dieron el precio, y que demoraba ms o menos 3 das.
Pregunt que cmo hacan la confirmacin, mediante un Western Blot le... Read more »

This is why PCR arent as strong as an ELISA test.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello. Ive been reading many people talking about PCR test. Sure they are good and in most cases very good signs but it doesnt work well in all individuals. ELISA test do work well in all individuals so thats why still the golden standard. 3 or 6... Read more »

New HIV test Coming Window will be 12 days.

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

What will losers like Aids2Hiv say when this test comes out ? Just proves that the newer generation tests are more accurate than what the 13 week nazis are still saying. The Elisa test out there right now can detect HIV Antibodies in 21 days making... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>