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What Could Serum Control Test Being Positive After Dot Test, Western Blot ABS Tests Being Negative Suggest?

I had already done rapid test like dot test, and also done Western blot ABS test through home sample collection. The test result had negative all bends are negative only serum control was positive. What does it mean? I also loose weight. Please guide me in this regard.
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
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See there is a positive control put for such tests which should show positive when the test is run. If the test run is faulty this positive control doesn't come and the test is rendered invalid. Since in your case serum control is positive so test is valid and your results are also right. Your test results are negative for both dot and western blot so you are safe. Not to worry. Your weight loss can be due to any other reason. Go for a general health check.
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What Could Serum Control Test Being Positive After Dot Test, Western Blot ABS Tests Being Negative Suggest?

See there is a positive control put for such tests which should show positive when the test is run. If the test run is faulty this positive control doesn t come and the test is rendered invalid. Since in your case serum control is positive so test is valid and your results are also right. Your test results are negative for both dot and western blot so you are safe. Not to worry. Your weight loss can be due to any other reason. Go for a general health check.