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Is DNA PCR Test 100% Accurate If Done After 7-8 Days?

Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2015

Question: is pcr rna test for hiv available in XXXXXXX . and wats the window period of this test

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes available in XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome back to health care magic.

Yes HIV RNA PCR is available in XXXXXXX
Usually it will be positive after 7- 8 days exposure. It is better if you get it done after 10-12 days after risk exposure.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 minutes later)

thank yu sir ....!!

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for compliments.
Wish you good health.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (26 minutes later)

this test provides the right results ?? ..... i m having itching in nights on my body... n bad taste mouth in early morng.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes it is a sensitive test and best test after 12 days exposure.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (22 minutes later)

and is pcr dna n pcr rna test is same?? which is better .. bcoz i couldnt find pcr rna test in any lab.. oly dna

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Both are similar.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Both are almost similar. DNA PCR is 2-3 days more later accuracy than RNA PCR.
So after 14 days it will be conclusive .
You can go for either of tests.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar