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PCR test negative at 6 wks? Can I stop worrying?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I took a antibody and PCR test at 42 days (6 weeks). Both came back negative. Is it okay to stop worrying and get on with my life??? The test was expensive, but if it means I don't have HIV, its worth it. Read more »

Negative PCR and antibody, I am still worried HELP

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I took a PCR test and a antibody test at 6 weeks (42 days) with LabCorp and I am still worried. I hear about HIV-2 and think I need to get tested for that also. The person whom my possible exposure was to was from NY and I have read on the internet... Read more »

HIV PCR By RNA test

Posted by mobieorly123, 1 Reply

What's the deal with that test, its supposed to give you a positive or negative after 28 days of any kind of sexual contact, reliable test?

I know esmerelda is going to call me a retarded hypocondriac so I was wondering has any actual info on that... Read more »

HIV DNA RT by PCR test and PEP medications

Posted by johnnyyop2011, 1 Reply

On June 16, I discovered I was exposed several times to HIV from March 15 to June 10.

I tested negative via an antibody tests both in April and on June 17.

On June 17, I was immediately put on Post Exposure Prophylaxis medications (Kaletra 200-50 mg... Read more »

pcr undetectable & pcr negative

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hello worried fraternity !

after roughly 7 weeks after exposure i had my pcr results today and they came out undetectable. Does this mean that its negative ? If it is negative, then how accurate is pcr @ 7 weeks ? can somebody help me out ?

i learnt... Read more »

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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 »

Still need testing, worried and depressed (FALSE POSTIVE HIV PCR)

Hi Dr Bob, I tested positive with PCR with viral load being 400 count/ml(400 being the lower limit of the assay). I wrote to you about my exposure last Dec '06, that condom broke while briefly rubbing against vagina of a sex worker. And you...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your initial positive PCR was definitely a false-positive. No further HIV testing is warranted. HIV is not your problem. No way, no how. Whatever is causing your symptoms, one thing is certain; it's not HIV!If you're feeling depressed,... Read more »

Still need testing, worried and depressed (FALSE POSTIVE HIV PCR)

Thanks you very much Dr.Bob for answering my question. Do you have any recommendation for me to see a very very very good infectious desease doctor in bay area. I will once again donate to your charity for the noble work you are carrying against...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Sure, I know many excellent infectious disease physicians here in the Bay Area; however, I tend to doubt they will be helpful with symptoms such as "muscle weakness and twitches." It seems to me you may still be harboring some degree of... Read more »

Indeterminate Anti-Hiv test and Negative PCR test

Dear Dr. Wohl, I live in Thailand. I had sex with a prostitute twice on Jan 20th. I used condom but I was not sure whether it was broken or not. She had oral sex (no condom and I touched it) for me when I was cum. She had orthodontics with her...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Sounds like you are HIV negative. That first antibody test was likely false and I would trust the repeat antibody tests and the PCR. DW... Read more »

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N.Y. Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Access to PCR Test for Emergency Personnel Potentially Exposed to HIV

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Taiwan University Hospital: Five Recipients of HIV-Positive Organs Test HIV-Negative

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