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Is PCR RNA Test Result After 53 Days Of Exposure Reliable?
Question: Respected sir , I am a 19 year old male from XXXXXXX . 53 days back I had a risky exposure to HIV.Shes HIV +.On day 2 and day 3 I took truvada and then dropped out due to side effects .On day 15th PCR RNA and HIV duo test came out negative . As I took two pills of truvada I thought that it would take some more time for the virus to show up in blood hence I wasn't convinced with 15th day PCR and duo test results . On 28th day westernblot was negative . On 38th day PCR DNA test came out negative . On 50th day HIV combo test negative .I have few doubts . Can there be false negatives in my 38th day HIV PCR DNA test due to two pills of truvada ? On 45th day I developed oral ulcers and severe joint pains which is not making me to sleep also . It's paining very much . Is this ARS?pls reply regarding my symptoms without forgetting sir. Is 38th day HIV PCR DNA reliable ? How good is srl lab ? I am still having oral ulcers and very severe joint pains .How effective is two pills of truvada ? Can it give false negatives in 38th day PCR DNA test ?
Thanking you with best regards sir
Thanking you with best regards sir
Brief Answer:
Chances of HIV is almost nil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.I have gone through the details and can make out your anxiety.
The chances of transmission of HIV by unprotected intercourse with a HIV positive person is 1/200 to 1/1000.It is too low.
DNA/RNA PCR test is 99% Conclusive after 12-14 days Exposure. Usually it detects HIV 1. HIV 2 is very rare.
The combo test Negative after 28 days is almost Conclusive.It detects both P24 antigen and HIV 1&2 Antibodies. Antibodies are usually formed by 2-6 weeks , rarely by 12 weeks.
50 days test Negative results is almost conclusive.
The chances of HIV test results coming positive later is almost nil.
It is better you go for HIV 1&2 Antibodies tests after 12 weeks exposure for final conclusive results.
Truvada is not taken in proper dosage. It is Unlikely to effect the test results.
The symptoms are non specific and do not suggest HIV. Srl Lab is a reliable laboratory.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
Chances of HIV is almost nil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.I have gone through the details and can make out your anxiety.
The chances of transmission of HIV by unprotected intercourse with a HIV positive person is 1/200 to 1/1000.It is too low.
DNA/RNA PCR test is 99% Conclusive after 12-14 days Exposure. Usually it detects HIV 1. HIV 2 is very rare.
The combo test Negative after 28 days is almost Conclusive.It detects both P24 antigen and HIV 1&2 Antibodies. Antibodies are usually formed by 2-6 weeks , rarely by 12 weeks.
50 days test Negative results is almost conclusive.
The chances of HIV test results coming positive later is almost nil.
It is better you go for HIV 1&2 Antibodies tests after 12 weeks exposure for final conclusive results.
Truvada is not taken in proper dosage. It is Unlikely to effect the test results.
The symptoms are non specific and do not suggest HIV. Srl Lab is a reliable laboratory.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you soooo muchhhhh sir ....
sir , I heard that truvada or any other PEP can delay the antibody formation .Is it true ? Can two pills of truvada delay my antibody formation till 7th week ?is my antibody test at 50th day (7weeks)reliable ? My joint pains are very horrible sir :( and m having oral ulcers since 11 days and slight throats pain .just want to clarify my doubts regarding the biological half life of 2pills of truvada and its effect on antibody formation .
Thanking you with best regards .
sir , I heard that truvada or any other PEP can delay the antibody formation .Is it true ? Can two pills of truvada delay my antibody formation till 7th week ?is my antibody test at 50th day (7weeks)reliable ? My joint pains are very horrible sir :( and m having oral ulcers since 11 days and slight throats pain .just want to clarify my doubts regarding the biological half life of 2pills of truvada and its effect on antibody formation .
Thanking you with best regards .
Brief Answer:
Will not effect the test results.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
2 pills of truvada will not alter the test results .
The half life is in hours too.It is not long acting to worry.
You can consult your doctor for examination and management of Symptoms.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Will not effect the test results.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
2 pills of truvada will not alter the test results .
The half life is in hours too.It is not long acting to worry.
You can consult your doctor for examination and management of Symptoms.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank u sir
I have low vit d and b12 levels .
Vit d -16
Vit b12-300
Can low vit d and b12 cause pricking sensation all over the body ,joint pains and oral ulcers ?
The chances of HIV is almost nil in my case ryt ?
I have low vit d and b12 levels .
Vit d -16
Vit b12-300
Can low vit d and b12 cause pricking sensation all over the body ,joint pains and oral ulcers ?
The chances of HIV is almost nil in my case ryt ?
Brief Answer:
Chances of HIV is almost nil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
The chances of HIV is almost nil.
Vitamin B and D deficiencies can lead to joints and neurological symptoms.
You can consult your doctor for evaluation and management.
You can get back to me for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Chances of HIV is almost nil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
The chances of HIV is almost nil.
Vitamin B and D deficiencies can lead to joints and neurological symptoms.
You can consult your doctor for evaluation and management.
You can get back to me for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Respected sir , My joint pains are severe and that's making me to worry . I read joint pains and pricking sensations are common symptoms of ARS . :(
Sir there is a lab called medcis which is offering PCR DNA test for just Rs.1200.Can I trust this lab ? Will he b having all equipments which srl has ? Srl charged Rs3500 so m confused whether to trust medcis.
Is joint pains and pricking sensations,nausea a common symptom of ars ?
Sir there is a lab called medcis which is offering PCR DNA test for just Rs.1200.Can I trust this lab ? Will he b having all equipments which srl has ? Srl charged Rs3500 so m confused whether to trust medcis.
Is joint pains and pricking sensations,nausea a common symptom of ars ?
Brief Answer:
No need for PCR test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
There is no need to go for PCR test again. Do not worry of such Lab.SRL is reliable.
You can just go for HIV Antibodies tests 12 weeks post exposure.
The symptoms are non specific and do not suggest HIV.These do not suggest ARS .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
No need for PCR test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
There is no need to go for PCR test again. Do not worry of such Lab.SRL is reliable.
You can just go for HIV Antibodies tests 12 weeks post exposure.
The symptoms are non specific and do not suggest HIV.These do not suggest ARS .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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