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What Are The Tests To Be Done In Case Of HIV?
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Hlw sir..i m from bangladesh.i m 19yrs old & male.1 years ago i took unsafe blood..for that i wanted to be sure about hiv in my body.yestrday i went 2 a renowned hospital and tested HIV(ICT) test.the result was negative.am i safe now?i knw there r 2types hiv virus.hiv1,hiv2..my qustn is did they tested those two types of virus in HIV(ICT) test?or tested any 1 of 2?in d diagnosis paper test name:HIV(ICT)
result:negative..is it mean they testd both hiv1 and hiv2?ans plz
Hlw sir..i m from bangladesh.i m 19yrs old & male.1 years ago i took unsafe blood..for that i wanted to be sure about hiv in my body.yestrday i went 2 a renowned hospital and tested HIV(ICT) test.the result was negative.am i safe now?i knw there r 2types hiv virus.hiv1,hiv2..my qustn is did they tested those two types of virus in HIV(ICT) test?or tested any 1 of 2?in d diagnosis paper test name:HIV(ICT)
result:negative..is it mean they testd both hiv1 and hiv2?ans plz
Wed, 16 Jul 2014
Yes it tests for both HIV 1 and 2 which were negative at the end of 1 yr , which more than max 'window period' of HIV . Based on the information you have provided above I can confidently say you are HIV Negative .Hope this helps to put your mind at ease and move forward from this situation. Please feel free to contact us again with any further questions or concerns. Thanks
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