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Positive Hiv 1 And 2 Antibody But Negative Western Blot
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Pregnant / positive elisa but negative western blot (POSITIVE ELISA, NEGATIVE WESTERN BLOT, PREGNANT, 2011)My OBGYN advised me that my hiv results came back as a "repeatedly reactive" elisa but "negative" western blot. I am currently 10 weeks pregnant. I tested twice (5/2010 & 10/2010) for hiv while pregnant with my 8 month old...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello.A repeatedly reactive (positive) ELISA and negative confirmatory Western Blot (WB) is considered a negative HIV test result, because the WB test is the more specific testing assay. Pregnancy can induce the production of nonspecific antibodies,...
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Positive 1/2 antibodies Negative Western blotI was notified by the red cross that I tested positive for HIV 1/2 antibodies and retested by my... Read more »Western Blot 'Indeterminate', ELISA 'Negative' (ELISA NEGATIVE, WESTERN BLOT INDETERMINATE)Hi, I'm a male late 30s. I know you've touched on this issue before, but I was hoping to... Read more »
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Rapid HIV Antibody Testing May Have Limitations in a Population With High Incidence of HIVMy name is Dr. Joanne Stekler. I'm an acting assistant professor at the University of Washington. I also work for Public Health Seattle and King County. This is a poster entitled "Limitations of HIV Antibody Testing in a Population with a High... Read more »
HIV Antibody Tests -- Now You Have Several ChoicesSeveral years ago, the only type of antibody test available was a blood test done through your doctor's office. Today, as technology has improved, there are now different types of antibody tests available. Antibody tests can now be done on blood,... Read more »
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Positive ELISA and Negative Western Blot
Posted by cf1, 1 Reply
Hi all,Just would like some others opinions on my current situation. 3 weeks 4 days---My Doctors---Blood taken from vein in arm---Reactive Elisa---Negative Western Blot 5 weeks 2 days---Home Test----Blood from poke in finger---Non Reactive Elisa 9... Read more » Reactive Ag/Ab Combo Sreen - Negative Western Blot
Posted by Seth28, 3 Replies
Hi All,It's been 8 weeks since I had condom protected anal sex with my HIV positive ex boyfriend. He did not cum inside the condom in me. In November 2011 I got tested and I was non-reactive (negative) from the combo screen. I just got tested 2 weeks... Read more » Elisa positive western blot intermediate
Posted by Rue01, 1 Reply
So i have proctitis (pretty common gastrointestion issuethat could be idiopathic, caused by std's, stress, bacteria ect..) durring a check up my dr decided to check for anything and everything that could be causing it. My blood test came back with a...
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elisa positive and western blot negative
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Is there still a need to go for further test if 2 elisa positive and then negative western blot test. I am not in the risk group. Only some 9 months back I did unprotective oral but safe penetrating with al low risk girl.I did 2 rapid also but all... Read more »
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