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Is The PCR RNA Test Result 10 Days After Exposure Conclusive?
Question: I had an exposure ( condom slipped) with unknown HIV status girl and I was put on pep for 28 days.. After a week of completing pep I took a test at ictc XXXXXXX and it was negetive...Test performed was combo aids kit
Does ictc combo aids is 4 generation test
Can I take Pcr RNA test after 10 days completing pep
Does ictc combo aids is 4 generation test
Can I take Pcr RNA test after 10 days completing pep
Brief Answer:
Ictc centre use kit to screen hiv 1 and 2 .
Detailed Answer:
dear sir thanks for posting your query to hcm .
ICTC centre do not use 4th generation kit . combo aids kit is use to screen hiv 1 and 2 . it is serological test kit detect only antibody in your blood. you can go for hiv PCR after completion of your PEP .
hope it will help you .
Ictc centre use kit to screen hiv 1 and 2 .
Detailed Answer:
dear sir thanks for posting your query to hcm .
ICTC centre do not use 4th generation kit . combo aids kit is use to screen hiv 1 and 2 . it is serological test kit detect only antibody in your blood. you can go for hiv PCR after completion of your PEP .
hope it will help you .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Does pep affect the result if I take the test after 10days completing pep
Brief Answer:
There is no guideline to test hiv after PEP .
Detailed Answer:
dear sir PEP is given to clear infection from body .
there is no universal guideline to test hiv PCR after PEP completion because It reduces viral replication and prevent further infection of cells .
however US guideline recommand to test hiv antibody after completion of PEP i.e at 4 to 6 weeks and further on 3 and 6 month after expouser time to know the hiv status accurately .
There is no guideline to test hiv after PEP .
Detailed Answer:
dear sir PEP is given to clear infection from body .
there is no universal guideline to test hiv PCR after PEP completion because It reduces viral replication and prevent further infection of cells .
however US guideline recommand to test hiv antibody after completion of PEP i.e at 4 to 6 weeks and further on 3 and 6 month after expouser time to know the hiv status accurately .
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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