Should You Get Tested Again For Hiv If Your First Test Come Back Negative

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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. Newer HIV tests look for signs that the virus itself is in the blood. People who already know they are infected with HIV might get other "HIV" tests. These measure how quickly the virus is...

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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 »

RE: Looking for final reassurance (tested negative for HIV) & (Also tested negative for HCV)

Hello Dr. Bob,I have been woo-hooing very well from around the time I read your response, but I'm writing this because I said I would share. I went for an anti-HCV (CMIA) test today, just to be very sure, and the result as I expected is...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Fighter,Welcome back to the forum and thank you for taking the time to share your story with other forum readers. Testimonials like yours help others find the way out of worried-well hell.WOO-HOO!Happiest of Holidays, and I wish you a very health... Read more »

Test Mixup/First I was positive/ Now they say negative...

Dearest Dr. Lee, I thank you so much for answering my "birth control pill and HIV test" question you made it easier for me to receive my new test results. (This brings me to another question)My old test results showed a positive EIA and...

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D.

University of Kansas Medical Center

It is difficult to see a doctor whom you don't trust. It may be that if you are straight-forward with her and talk about your concerns, you can develop the trust again. But, otherwise, I suggest that you ask the Health Department to give you a... Read more »

Just got my first lab test back

I tested negative to HIV in July 2001. I have just tested positive in July 2002. My first T-cell count is 370 and viral load 87,000. What should I expect to see on my next test (6 weeks), are you surprised by by viral load reading? ...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I am not surprised by the viral load level. I can't predict what your next numbers might be. Two points make a line and so your next set of numbers will probably better determine where you are.... Read more »

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Got first test results back

Posted by joeyjojo8, 1 Reply

NEGATIVE! I posted some time ago regarding one time uprotected hetero intercourse with a Thai prostitute (please don't comment on how stupid that was). I had a bDNA test done and it came back negative. I will do a follow up antibody test shortly. By... Read more »

First HIV test in 14 years

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

For reasons of paranoia, I hadn't taken an HIV test since 1991, and I've been sexually active with many men (I'm a male) since then, though I've tapered off in the last few years(and haven't done anything remotely unsafe in about two years). ... Read more »

Keep testing NEGATIVE but

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have now been living in HELL for almost 3 months. I have had 4 negative HIV 1/2 ELISA's at 5,6,7, 8 months, and one undec. PCR RNA less than 50 at 8 months, still i feel I'm infected. WHY YOU ASK? I have lost almost 15 Ibs, always tired, stuff... Read more »

If I tested negative, YOU might too! relax & read

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi everyone! I feel that I need to share my story with anyone in need, because I think that many of you will be able to relate to my story. I know that many of you are terrified, wondering if you have HIV.........just like I was. Here is my story:

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