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Vaginal Fluid And Dna Pcr Testing
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really worried took two dna pcr test helpIm frm india i had high risk exposure with a sex worker in july 2008 i took rapid elisa at5,15,21weeks plus an hiv dna pcr at 5months all neg.second exposure in 2010 oct.again sex worker,.protected,but the condoms is removed afer the climax,in such...Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.
North Shore University Hospital
The best schedule of testing is to get an ELISA at time of exposure, after 4-6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months. DNA PCR is not recommended for testing of adults, it has use for babies exposed at birth. If a person has symptoms of acute (recent) HIV...
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HIV DNA PCR POSSITIVE (ANOTHER FALSE POSITIVE PCR TEST, 2010)Having a sex contact with a sexs worker(-protected vaginal-unprotected oral) and because of my... Read more »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... Read more »
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HIV TransmissionHow is HIV passed from one person to another? Which body fluids transmit HIV? How well does HIV survive outside the body? Can I get HIV from anal sex? Can I get HIV from vaginal sex? Can I get HIV from oral sex? How can I prevent HIV... Read more »Presence of Lactobacillus May Reduce HIV Concentration in Vaginal FluidIn this summary of her study, Jane Hitti, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Washington at Seattle, examines study findings suggesting that a bacteria known as lactobacillus, which occurs naturally in the vaginal flora of many women (and is similar... Read more »Análisis de Carga Viral¿Qué Es la Carga Viral? ¿Cómo Se Utiliza el Análisis? ¿Cómo Se Miden los Cambios en la Carga Viral? "Repunte" de la Carga Viral ¿Qué Significan los Resultados? ¿Qué Problemas Tiene el Análisis de Carga Viral? ¿Qué Es la Carga... Read more »Supplemental Testing for Confirmation of Reactive Oral Fluid Rapid HIV Antibody TestsIn March 2004, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the OraQuick® Rapid HIV-1 Antibody Test (OraSure Technologies, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) for use with oral fluid by trained personnel as a point-of-care test to aid in the diagnosis of... Read more »
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DNA PCR tests
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Where does one go for a DNA PCR test and will they usually not be given to you? Read more » 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...
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What do you think of DNA PCR tests?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Is it wise to get a DNA PCR test done. Does anyone have any experience with this? I called a web site that offers this service and they say that this test can be conclusive as early as six weeks. Is there any point in having this test done?
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First-Hand PCR DNA Testing Information
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Some of this is a repost, some of it isn't. It occurs to me that like me, there may be someone out there who is interested in a PCR DNA test and who, for whatever reason, isn't able to find a local medical authority they can pursue it with. It...
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