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How To Check For HIV Infection?

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014

Question: Back in August, I had my last sexual encounter. At exactly 30 and 35 days thereafter, I took 2 HIV antibody tests, and both came back negative. I realize that nothing is considered conclusive until after 90 days. I'm getting another antibody test done this week. My question is, how good of an indicator are the 2 negative results that this week's test will turn out negative?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Get tested. Detailed Answer: `Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. See, HIV Antibody card test if you are getting done, that can be false negative and false positive. I would suggest you to get the following tests done after 2 months of exposurre (if the encounter you had was highly suspicious) : 1. IgM Elisa HIV Test. 2. HIV RNA - PCR 3. P24 Antigen testing - you can go for it before 2 weeks also. Sticking to your question only, if your card test is negative even after 2 weeks, chances of getting HIV is almost nil If possible, get that person tested for HIV with whom you had encounter. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

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