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What Does My HIV Report Indicate?
Question: Just preliminary test i would like to understand my HIV test report Method Used is CMIA Range i have got for HIV 1 & II + P.24 AG is 0.10 Please explain what does this mean thanks Regards
Brief Answer:
It means negative for HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
You got a chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay test that detects for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antigen and antibody. The interpretation of your results 0.1 is non-reactive means negative. So there is no need to worry. The index value is never at zero and fluctuates throughout the day and for many other reasons that affect the make up of your blood on a daily basis. A 4th generation test which you got done is a DUO or Combo test detects for both antibodies and P24 protein antigens. The P24 antigens can be detected within the first few weeks post-exposure, so this therefore shortens the window period for the test. The test conclusive at 6 weeks.
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Dr. Sheetal Verma
Infectious diseases Specialist
It means negative for HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
You got a chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay test that detects for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antigen and antibody. The interpretation of your results 0.1 is non-reactive means negative. So there is no need to worry. The index value is never at zero and fluctuates throughout the day and for many other reasons that affect the make up of your blood on a daily basis. A 4th generation test which you got done is a DUO or Combo test detects for both antibodies and P24 protein antigens. The P24 antigens can be detected within the first few weeks post-exposure, so this therefore shortens the window period for the test. The test conclusive at 6 weeks.
Hope I answered your query.
You can take a follow-up query.
If no clarifications then you can close the discussion and rate the answer and write a review.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Infectious diseases Specialist
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Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Thanks for you message , actually I do this screening just to make sure a good health check up for no other reason , Last time I made my check up in 2013 & that time this value was 0.11 so I just wanted to understand that are these value ever zero or it is Ok to have 0.10 values & it is completely normal & does not require any attention .
if i understood correct , you already mentioned that these values are never zero , is that correct so it is completely fine to have these values in this range & it is absolutely normal
if i understood correct , you already mentioned that these values are never zero , is that correct so it is completely fine to have these values in this range & it is absolutely normal
Brief Answer:
Negative for HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes you are right. These index value is not zero. The range which you mentioned is commonly seen in normal individuals. It is the reactivity which is important and in your case it is non reactive meaning negative for HIV. So no need to worry and relax. In future practice barrier methods during intercourse and safe sexual practices.
Take care.
Negative for HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes you are right. These index value is not zero. The range which you mentioned is commonly seen in normal individuals. It is the reactivity which is important and in your case it is non reactive meaning negative for HIV. So no need to worry and relax. In future practice barrier methods during intercourse and safe sexual practices.
Take care.
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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