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What Does This Western Blotting Result After Having Oral Sex Indicate?
Question: Hi,
I had Oral sex with out any precautions around 4 months before. HIV Elisa Test came negative which was done 3 months before. Yesterday, I got HIV WB done and report enclosed. I am unable to interpret the results mentioned in report. Can you please suggest whether report says negative ot positive. In either case, what should be my further course of action.
I had Oral sex with out any precautions around 4 months before. HIV Elisa Test came negative which was done 3 months before. Yesterday, I got HIV WB done and report enclosed. I am unable to interpret the results mentioned in report. Can you please suggest whether report says negative ot positive. In either case, what should be my further course of action.
Brief Answer:
Do a Repeat HIV-ELISA test @ 6 mths post contact
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
As far as I could gauge..this report appears incomplete.
When one gets a WB (presume you are alluding to Western Blot), there is usually a colour coded graph like a litmus paper reaction that codes for the different viral proteins & has coloured bands depicted with a negative control to help you identify it. It is possible the report has come to you incomplete or there is a 'technical' error. Please do check with the concerned laboratory.
It does appear to suggest 'negative'.
It is not just the oral sexual exposure. What is important is the 'type' of exposure; homosexual/heterosexual; presence or absence of any oral abrasions/cuts in the mucous membranes at the point of contact etc.
In either case, I think you should wait for a further 2 months & at the end of 6 months, repeat the ELISA test. If this is negative (do use a different laboratory), then you could bury the issue & forget about it.
Good Luck & Godspeed!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD XXXXXXX Hospital, Bangalore.
Do a Repeat HIV-ELISA test @ 6 mths post contact
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
As far as I could gauge..this report appears incomplete.
When one gets a WB (presume you are alluding to Western Blot), there is usually a colour coded graph like a litmus paper reaction that codes for the different viral proteins & has coloured bands depicted with a negative control to help you identify it. It is possible the report has come to you incomplete or there is a 'technical' error. Please do check with the concerned laboratory.
It does appear to suggest 'negative'.
It is not just the oral sexual exposure. What is important is the 'type' of exposure; homosexual/heterosexual; presence or absence of any oral abrasions/cuts in the mucous membranes at the point of contact etc.
In either case, I think you should wait for a further 2 months & at the end of 6 months, repeat the ELISA test. If this is negative (do use a different laboratory), then you could bury the issue & forget about it.
Good Luck & Godspeed!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD XXXXXXX Hospital, Bangalore.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Yes you may
Detailed Answer:
Yes it is available in India with the Ranbaxy SRL group for sure in whichever city you are in & if you wish to put your mind at rest, yes the PCR test is a good option.
Best of luck & Regards.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Yes you may
Detailed Answer:
Yes it is available in India with the Ranbaxy SRL group for sure in whichever city you are in & if you wish to put your mind at rest, yes the PCR test is a good option.
Best of luck & Regards.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
One Final question, Shall I have to wait 2 months to get 100% correct result through RNA PCR or can I get it done know? Please comment
Brief Answer:
PCR test can be done NOW
Detailed Answer:
The 2 months wait is to repeat the Elisa for HIV.
You can get the PCR test for m-RNA done Right Now!
Good Luck & Do let me know you are all good once you get the report.
Wish you continued good health!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
PCR test can be done NOW
Detailed Answer:
The 2 months wait is to repeat the Elisa for HIV.
You can get the PCR test for m-RNA done Right Now!
Good Luck & Do let me know you are all good once you get the report.
Wish you continued good health!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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