Hi, my blood test report for HIV shows negative (0.06). What does this decimal number mean? I have taken this test after 72 hours. Should I take it again after a few days?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

Consult Now

0.06 means negative, but 72 hrs is early. Repeat after 28 days for confirmation. Consult a doctor for guidance.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a HIV DUO (HIV P24 ANTIGEN, HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODY) Test

Book HIV DUO (HIV P24 ANTIGEN, HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODY) Test

Answered 08/09/2025

More HIV DUO (HIV P24 ANTIGEN, HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODY) Health Queries

View all

After potential HIV exposure, I have done multiple HIV tests over 9 months, and all results were negative. My reports for the past three months are as follows 0.2 s/co, 0.2 s/co, and Antibody + p24 antigen test by ECL method is 0.2 s/co. Do I need to undergo any further HIV testing, or are these results conclusive?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Doctor, I have done a proviral DNA test 55 days after exposure. It is negative. Do I need any more tests? Please tell me, as I am going to get married next month.

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Are rapid HIV tests conclusive after 90 days?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.