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Does HIV RNA PCR Diagnostic Test Give Accurate Results?
Question: are the hiv pcr rna test still producing false positives like they were a few years ago?
Brief Answer:
Low false positive rates.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
Usually HIV RNA PCR is not or should not be used as a screening or diagnostic test.But it is many times used during the window period.
It is a very accurate test with > 99% sensitivity.
The false positive rate is very low < 1%.
The recent versions too detect all subtypes of HIV.
The false positivity rate is reduced too.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Low false positive rates.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
Usually HIV RNA PCR is not or should not be used as a screening or diagnostic test.But it is many times used during the window period.
It is a very accurate test with > 99% sensitivity.
The false positive rate is very low < 1%.
The recent versions too detect all subtypes of HIV.
The false positivity rate is reduced too.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
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