Pcr Dna Results After Touching Rectum

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False-Positive w/ only -ve EIA and PCR DNA confirmation

Dr. Bob,First off, I would like to say that I really appreciate your kindness and patience while maintaining this forum. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.I am in a horrible situation and hoping that you may be able to shed some light. I am a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,WOO-HOO request granted! You are HIV negative!"Positive" rapid OraQuick tests are only considered "preliminarily positive" and need to be confirmed with a secondary test before being termed definitively positive. Your... Read more »

DNA PCR vs RNA PCR

Dear Doc:I am confused about DNA PCR vs RNA PCR. Which one has the higher rate of false positive?... Read more »

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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... Read more »

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Results of PCR DNA

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have been following this board for quite some time now and even posted as anonymous a couple of times. I have been to hell and back for the past 3 years. I have cried so much and endured many sleepless nights. I have had so many symptoms which... Read more »

PCR DNA Results....

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

....are in and negative. I realize that I'm probably the only person here who thought they might be something else, but hey - I'm happy now.

So should I stick around or is everyone tired of me yet?

Thanks to all and God Bless.

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DNA PCR Qualitative Tests

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can somebody tell me the accuracy of DNA PCR Qualitative tests? If they are accurate when should they be got done at the earliest? I have read that they are not advised due to high false positive results. If so, then if result is negative is it... Read more »

PCR DNA

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am expecting the result of a DNA test. Should get the result on Monday. I have been dealing with
years of doubting my status. I have had negative antibody tests but unusual symptoms still leave me wondering. I am hoping this test will close the... Read more »

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