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What Could Alter Hiv Test Results
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Is there a factor that can alter an HIV test Result?HII was wondering if there is any contraindication when testing for hiv that could generate a false result. For example if a person is on antidepressants, smokes or anything at all?Thank You, this is very important for me. ...
Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W
Columbia University's Health & Related Services
The most common explanation for a false negative on an antibody test is getting tested within the window period (about three months since exposure). As far as the experts know, smoking and antidepressants will not cause inaccurate results on the...
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hiv test results altered by use of acyclovir to treat primary hsv outbreak?i had oral vaginal sex using a condom with a csw. first and only time, not that it matters.12 days... Read more »Can Hepatitis B alter the HIV testHi, I really want to check my HIV status, but at the same time so worried that the preliminary test... Read more »
Articles
Oakland Tribune Examines OraQuick Rapid HIV Test That 'Could Alter' HIV Diagnosis, TreatmentThe Oakland Tribune on Monday examined the use of OraSure 's OraQuick rapid HIV test, which can deliver a result in about 20 minutes, saying that the test "could alter diagnosis and treatment for thousands." An estimated 25% of the almost one... Read more »
House Passes Bill That Would Alter HIV Testing Requirements for Prison Inmates; Chamber Also Approves Global Poverty BillThe House on Tuesday passed by voice vote a bill (HR 1943 ) that would alter HIV testing requirements for federal prison inmates, CQ Today reports (Perine, CQ Today , 9/25). Current federal law and Bureau of Prisons regulations require people... Read more »
House Judiciary Committee Approves Bill That Would Alter HIV Testing Requirements for Prison InmatesThe House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved by voice vote a bill (HR 1943 ) that would alter HIV testing requirements for federal prison inmates, CQ Today reports. Current federal law and Bureau of Prisons regulations require inmates... Read more »
HIV Might Be Result of Gene Mutation, Study SaysHIV might be the result of a gene mutation that occurred when the simian immunodeficiency virus -- believed to be the progenitor of HIV -- jumped from apes to humans, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Cell , Reuters reports.... Read more »
Connect With Others
Can Sulpiride affect the result of HIV antibody test?
Posted by character28, 2 Replies
Hi guys, do you have any information about this? Can it be possible that this antipsychotic alters the result of an HIV test? Is there actually any medicine that alters the result of an HIV test? I've asked this questions to the experts at TheBody...
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Waiting for test results
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I'm currently waiting for my 3 month ELISA results following unprotected vaginal intercourse with a woman I am fairly certain is in a low risk category. A similar test at 4 weeks was negtative.However, about 3 weeks after the encounter I started... Read more » found out june 24, first test results next week
Posted by ruralguy, 8 Replies
I found out in the course of a normal annual physical exam. Everything was fine and then I got an HIV positive result on June 24. I saw a specialist on July 3 and I get my first test results next week on the 16th. I'm 56 and I just be totally...
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Ex-Lab Worker Questions HIV Test Results
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Ex-Lab Worker Questions HIV Test Results By FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press writer BALTIMORE - Thousands of patients could have received questionable HIV (news - web sites) test results not just hundreds, as hospital officials have suggested,... Read more »
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