What Does Eia Stand For In Hiv Test

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40 hiv duo, 84 EIA, 97 combo test neg.

Posted by longlife, 1 Reply

40 days later, the duo screw hiv ab / ag neg.
84 days after HIV 1/2 EIA neg.
97 days later, the combo HIV 1/2 neg.

Do I need another test?
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I tested positive after EIA and PCR!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I wish it had not come down to this, however, I tested HIV positive after a PCR, and EIA 1/2. It has been 5.5 months since my exposure, so therfore, you can count that 3 month rule out. I will be deceased by 4-8-02. I am getting my affairs in... Read more »

testing and EIA generation

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Hi everyone. I was doing a little research into the type of EIA I had and found out it was 3rd generation. What are the benefits of a 3rd generation test? Are there any drawbacks? What is the best generation of EIA? Also I'm not sure if my test... Read more »

How reliable is the EIA test?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Started having some symptoms after unprotective, insertive vaginal sex with a risky woman years ago. Small red spots on ankles and elsewhere that look a lot like KS to me. They aren't going away. Anyway, got an EIA test and it came back negative.... Read more »

Hiv 1/2 reliability vs Hiv-2 stand alone test ?

Posted by SRCHFRANS34, 1 Reply

Does anyone know the % of accuracy for Hiv-2 antibody detection with current Elisa 1/2 antibody tests ? Some of the 4-5 year old posted answers in the archives say 70% accuracy for Hiv-2 , has that changed with today's 1/2 tests ? I'm Finding a... Read more »

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Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,1. Nope.2. Nope.3. Nope.4. Yep.5. Yep.6. Yep (and it's married, not "marray").7. Yep.8. Yep.9. Extremely.I agree with Dr. McGovern's response: "Worry no further."Dr. Bob... Read more »

HIV EIA test and Immunosuppressants

I've been on Fluoxetine, Prothiaden and Thioril tablets for depression for almost 9 months when I went for an HIV 1 EIA test.I learnt that these antidepressants have immunosuppressive affects. I'm wondering how immunosuppressants such as...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

To my knowledge, fluoxetine has no known immunosuppressant effects. If it had documented immunosuppressant effects, the FDA would require it to be so labeled and probably would pull it from the U.S. market.I do not recognize the other medications.... Read more »

HIV EIA test

Dr. Brian: I was going through your forums for which I found this question which you can say can also relate to a similar situation of mine. Using lexapro and went for a test.Jul 7, 2005 Hi Dr. Brian: I am on lexapro 20 mg a day for the past 4...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

You do not need any other test, unless there is a more recent incident during which you may have been exposed to HIV. You can definitely rely on the result of the test.... Read more »

Rhinocort aqua HIV EIA test

My concern is that I have used Rhinocort Aqua ( 2 sprays in each nostril for two days ) a month prior to my HIV EIA test. I read on http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/pi/Rhinocort_Aqua.pdf ( official site of Rhinocort Aqua ) that the steroid is absorbed...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Well, weve answered many questions like this in the past, but as some wise man once said, "Repetition is the mother of learning." So --- No, Rhinocort Aqua will not affect your HIV tests. The immune system just doesnt work like... Read more »

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