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Is Negative ELISA Test For HIV 1 And HIV 2 Antibodies After 4 Months Of Exposure Conclusive?
Question: Dear sir,
I am from XXXXXXX I had unprotected sex (oral sex only) with a man whose hiv status is unknown.I forgot whether i had HIV symptoms or not.I did ELISA test for HIV-1&HIV-2 antibodies after 4 & 8 months of exposure.The result was NON-REACTIVE. I didn't take P24 test.Now 1 year is completed.I read in some websites that very rarely somebody will not develope antibodies though HIV is present. So it is said that it is better to do PCR RNA OR PCR DNA test.Since p24 test will not be effective after 1 year of exposure,i need answers for the following questions
1.Is it mandatory to do HIV PCR test to diagonise HIV after 1 year of exposure?
2.If yes or No,please tell me Which is best RNA PCR OR DNA PCR?
3.Why that one is better than other?
4.Can i rely on the results of PCR test taken after 1 year of exposure?because in all websites,it is said that PCR is suitable for earlier detection only.then,can PCR test not be taken after 1 year of exposure?
5.Is it mandatory to produce doctor's presrcription to take PCR test in labs in india?
I will feel better If i get answers for my questions from XXXXXXX doctors.
I am from XXXXXXX I had unprotected sex (oral sex only) with a man whose hiv status is unknown.I forgot whether i had HIV symptoms or not.I did ELISA test for HIV-1&HIV-2 antibodies after 4 & 8 months of exposure.The result was NON-REACTIVE. I didn't take P24 test.Now 1 year is completed.I read in some websites that very rarely somebody will not develope antibodies though HIV is present. So it is said that it is better to do PCR RNA OR PCR DNA test.Since p24 test will not be effective after 1 year of exposure,i need answers for the following questions
1.Is it mandatory to do HIV PCR test to diagonise HIV after 1 year of exposure?
2.If yes or No,please tell me Which is best RNA PCR OR DNA PCR?
3.Why that one is better than other?
4.Can i rely on the results of PCR test taken after 1 year of exposure?because in all websites,it is said that PCR is suitable for earlier detection only.then,can PCR test not be taken after 1 year of exposure?
5.Is it mandatory to produce doctor's presrcription to take PCR test in labs in india?
I will feel better If i get answers for my questions from XXXXXXX doctors.
Brief Answer:
Further HIV testing not needed.
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.
If the Elisa tests or the tests for antibodies have come negative after 4 & 8 months ,then it is conclusive. The result is negative for HIV.
I do not see any need for HIV tests,provided there is no reexposure.
No need for PCR tests.HIV RNA PCR tests will be positive at earlier stages and later stages if infected with HIV.
Laboratory do testing without prescription in XXXXXXX
You are free from HIV.You can allay fears of HIV .
There is no necessity of testing further for HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Further HIV testing not needed.
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.
If the Elisa tests or the tests for antibodies have come negative after 4 & 8 months ,then it is conclusive. The result is negative for HIV.
I do not see any need for HIV tests,provided there is no reexposure.
No need for PCR tests.HIV RNA PCR tests will be positive at earlier stages and later stages if infected with HIV.
Laboratory do testing without prescription in XXXXXXX
You are free from HIV.You can allay fears of HIV .
There is no necessity of testing further for HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Dear Doctor,
I received your response.I am happy now. I am now free from HIV anxiety.Please answer my questions now.
1.I am HIV negative.But i feel that i could have catched other sexually transmited dieseases.I don't know exactly what are they.so please list out the tests to be taken for STD and also mention what type of test(antibody or DNA or RNA).
Please Note:One year is completed from my last exposure.There was no re-exposure and it won't be even in future.
Thank you.Waiting for your response.
I received your response.I am happy now. I am now free from HIV anxiety.Please answer my questions now.
1.I am HIV negative.But i feel that i could have catched other sexually transmited dieseases.I don't know exactly what are they.so please list out the tests to be taken for STD and also mention what type of test(antibody or DNA or RNA).
Please Note:One year is completed from my last exposure.There was no re-exposure and it won't be even in future.
Thank you.Waiting for your response.
Brief Answer:
VDRL, Hepatitis B,Hsv1&2 antibodies.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX
Thank you for follow up query.
The chances of transmission of STDs by oral sex is less.Moreover 1 year has passed and you had no symptoms or exposure.You need not worry.There is no need of testing for STDs.
You can go for following tests to relieve your anxiety:
-VDRL for syphilis.
-HSV1& 2 antibodies: IgG.(Herpes simplex virus)
-HbSAg and Hepatitis B antibodies.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
VDRL, Hepatitis B,Hsv1&2 antibodies.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX
Thank you for follow up query.
The chances of transmission of STDs by oral sex is less.Moreover 1 year has passed and you had no symptoms or exposure.You need not worry.There is no need of testing for STDs.
You can go for following tests to relieve your anxiety:
-VDRL for syphilis.
-HSV1& 2 antibodies: IgG.(Herpes simplex virus)
-HbSAg and Hepatitis B antibodies.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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