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  • 29/01/2025

I recently found out that my girlfriend had a past relationship, and now I'm just a bit anxious about things. To be cautious, I decided to get tested for HIV 1 and 2 using the Elisa method, and my results came back with a value of 0.09. I've attached my test report here. Could you help me understand what this means? Should I be worried or take any further steps?

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Dr. Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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-Hello,

It's understandable that you're concerned. A result of 0.09 from the HIV 1 and 2 ELISA test is typically considered negative, as it is well below the cutoff for positivity. However, it's always a good idea to follow up with a healthcare profes

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