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Proviral DNA PCR Test--Please answer

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I had an oral sex encounter in a gay bathhouse about 6 weeks ago. We both gave each other blow jobs without a condom. I came in his mouth...he did not cum in mine.

I have been tested for all STDs (syph, chlamydia, gonnoreah, hep B, herpes, etc),... Read more »

HIV-1 Proviral DNA by PCR test????

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Hello everyone thanks for putting up with me. Its been 8 weeks since my risk and I'm more concerned then ever. I really do seem to have every symptom of ARS despite assurances risks were very slight to none existent.

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thats why im asking here.!i had like lots of tests,what is the chances of getting through bdna,dna pcr,and various antibody checks till 12months.would i be a freak if i converted now?would it be very rare.ive been unwell,with high liver enzymes,and... Read more »

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HIV-1 proviral DNA by PCR

This is the description of a $260 test on Private MD Labs's website. Is this a good early detection test? The company says its conclusive at 28 days. So I'm asking did I waste my $260 by taking this test at 16 days post incident? Would...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Qualitative DNA PCR is used to detect cell-associated proviral DNA. The test is not considered to be sufficiently accurate for making an HIV diagnosis without confirmation and is not FDA approved for this use. However, it can be helpful to sort... Read more »

HIV Proviral DNA by PCR Amplification

Dear Doc,Q #1: What's the accuracy of such a test at 56 days? The nurse drawing the blood used a tube w/ a yellow top that had some liquid (anticoagulant?) in it. I had read in previous messages that heparin would inhibit pcr. I mentioned...

Response from J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N.

San Francisco General Hospital

Please submit this question to The Bodys Viral Load and Resistance Testing Forum.... Read more »

re: HIV-1 proviral DNA by PCR

Dr. Bob, I just saw this post and and ordered that same test by that private md labs for $260. I went on PEP for 28 days with combivir - after a high risk exposure (unprotected sex) and irregular period with an confirmed hiv positive person. I am...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Mr. Lost at Your Mercy,Running very expensive PCR tests during or after PEP is not necessary or recommended. The post-PEP testing guidelines recommend an HIV-antibody test at three and six months from the date of exposure. You can download a... Read more »

HIV Proviral DNA/RNA Negative at 11 days, pls answer this is my 3rd question but no answer

Hi,I had exposure to hiv from somones blood on a cut in Southern Africa, i have today got back my results from a HIV Proviral DNA/RNA test at 11 days which says i am negative.What else do i need to do to completely bury this saga and know that i...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Donations to any charity, including The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation, should be made only in the spirit of generosity and compassion, not as an inducement to get me to respond to a particular question. My advice here is free and... Read more »

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