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What Does My HIV Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 16 Nov 2017

Question: I just took my yearly hiv test and I don't know what generation it is or if its a good test ?
ABBOTT HIVAB HIV-1/HIV-2 (rDNA) EIA

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This is a good test.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

You should know that HIVAB HIV-1/HIV-2 (rDNA) EIA is an in vitro enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative detection of antibodies to human immunodeficiency viruses type 1 and/or type 2
(HIV-1/HIV-2) in human serum.
Please don't worry because this is very accurate test.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (9 hours later)

I did have sex six weeks before I took the test. It was protected and no condom failure. do I need to test again this year or stick with yearly routine testing.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is not necessary to test again this year.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing back.

Based on your history, having protected sexual intercourse, you shouldn't worry because there is no risk for HIV.

So, it is not necessary to test again this year.

I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask further.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee