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Is HIV DNA PCR Test Done Six Months Post Exposure Conclusive?
Question: I have checked hiv dna psr test after six month of sex with a lady. The result is nagative. Is it enough or i will do another test
Brief Answer:
Get one last ELISA test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I suggest you to get ELISA test for HIV antibodies. This is much cheaper and effective than PCR test at this stage. They are more sensitive test than HIV PCR test.
You will be sure about no infection.
If you have more question I am available to answer.
Get one last ELISA test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I suggest you to get ELISA test for HIV antibodies. This is much cheaper and effective than PCR test at this stage. They are more sensitive test than HIV PCR test.
You will be sure about no infection.
If you have more question I am available to answer.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
how long it will be taken for the result. Before PCR test the skin doctor also took hiv test in his hospital, it was negative but i did not know what type of the test it is
Brief Answer:
Rapid HIV test for 15 min
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your doctor would have done a Rapid HIV test which is very quick and would be result in 15 min to 20 min.
ELISA at lab would take 24 hours.
Rapid HIV test for 15 min
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your doctor would have done a Rapid HIV test which is very quick and would be result in 15 min to 20 min.
ELISA at lab would take 24 hours.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Is ECLIA test reliable madam ,
Brief Answer:
Yes reliable
Detailed Answer:
i suggest to get Elisa which is reliable.
Yes reliable
Detailed Answer:
i suggest to get Elisa which is reliable.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Dear Madam
I went to the blood bank and told them to test by elisa method but they informed me about the Eclia and they have changed from elisa to Eclia. It is advance from elisa. The result is negative . What do i do now . Do i go to other blood bank or is it enough. They have tested for hiv 1 ag, p24, hiv 1 and 2 igc ab- . All the result are negative. it has been 11 months over after the unprotected sex
I went to the blood bank and told them to test by elisa method but they informed me about the Eclia and they have changed from elisa to Eclia. It is advance from elisa. The result is negative . What do i do now . Do i go to other blood bank or is it enough. They have tested for hiv 1 ag, p24, hiv 1 and 2 igc ab- . All the result are negative. it has been 11 months over after the unprotected sex
Brief Answer:
All within normal limits
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should remove all your doubts in your mind about HIV and lead a stress and anxious free life.
You are free from the virus or its antibodies in your blood.
Remove the emotion of virus from your brain and work towards a productive life. I know this smallest thing in the universe can impair your other abilities and you should realize this early. KEEP YOUR LIFE GOING as it was before the incident. DO NOT REPEAT MISTAKES that can cost you 11 months of life.
All the best.
All within normal limits
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should remove all your doubts in your mind about HIV and lead a stress and anxious free life.
You are free from the virus or its antibodies in your blood.
Remove the emotion of virus from your brain and work towards a productive life. I know this smallest thing in the universe can impair your other abilities and you should realize this early. KEEP YOUR LIFE GOING as it was before the incident. DO NOT REPEAT MISTAKES that can cost you 11 months of life.
All the best.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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