Question 1

I took an HIV RNA PCR test at a diagnostic centre after 90 days of exposure, and the result was negative. Can the HIV RNA PCR result be inaccurate depending on the diagnostic centre? Does the reliability of the result vary between centres, and how important is it that the centre is certified for HIV RNA PCR testing? Please guide me.

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Question 2

I recently took an HIV RNA PCR test 90 days after exposure, and the results were negative. Can I consider this as a conclusive result? Is there any chance that the result could be wrong at this stage or due to the diagnostic centre while reporting? Please help me.

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Question 3

I had unprotected sex with an HIV positive woman. I took an HIV RNA PCR test after 28 days, and the result was not detected.

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Question 4

I had unprotected sex with a sex worker. I took an HIV RNA PCR test after 28 days, and the result was not detected. At 86 days, the HIV antibody test was non reactive, with a CD4 count of 503. At 100 days, the RNA PCR test was not detected, and at 108 days, the antibody test was non reactive.

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Question 5

I had unprotected sex with a sex worker. My HIV RNA PCR test at 28 days was not detected, my HIV antibody test at 86 days was non reactive, and my CD4 count at 87 days is 503 cells per microL, with CD8 count 685 cells per microL. Could you please help me understand if these results confirm that I am HIV negative, or if I should take any further tests or precautions?

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Question 6

For the past two years, my lymphocyte count has been high, around 46 percent of my total WBC. Recently, I had another CBC test, and both my lymphocyte and WBC counts are coming down. About two years ago, I had a sexual exposure, after which I did multiple HIV antibody tests, including one 1.5 years later, all of which were negative. These tests were conducted at three different certified laboratories. Could my past high lymphocyte count be related to HIV? Is it possible that all my HIV test results were false negatives even after 18 months? I am feeling extremely anxious, am I free from HIV, or should I be concerned?

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Question 7

My HIV test report shows a value of 0.07. Could you please explain in detail what this means? I have attached the report. Also, if I have sexual relations with a single non HIV partner, is there any chance that this value could increase?

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Question 8

I tested myself for HIV 50 days after exposure using a CMIA Duo test, and the result came back non reactive. Can I consider this result conclusive?

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Question 9

I had unprotected oral sex 7 days ago with someone who said they have a low CD4 count, so I am worried they might be HIV positive. I started PEP at around 69 to 70 hours after the incident and have been taking it for 4 days. Now, I have symptoms like intermittent fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, rash, and joint pain (especially in the knees). Are these symptoms due to HIV infection or side effects of the medicine? My initial test was negative, when should I get tested again?

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Question 10

What does exposure mean? Which period counts as the exposure period? Also, what is the window period, and is three months sufficient for a conclusive HIV test result?

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Question 11

I had sex only once, and I used a condom. But my report says HIV reactive. How is this possible? I know people who have sex often yet they are not HIV positive. Just one time and I am positive? I am really disturbed. What should I do now?

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Question 12

Why do I see a pink horizontal line near the p55, p31, and gp41 regions on my Western blot test, but it does not look like a proper band? My report says no bands were detected and that I am negative. I asked two doctors who are not sexologists, and they said it is nothing to worry about and the pink line might be something else. My previous TriDot test was also negative. The lab said that bands need to be clearly formed to be positive, and in my case, no bands appeared. Can I be sure that these results are accurate? My exposure was 8 years ago, but I still have many symptoms of AIDS.

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Question 13

I had unprotected sex with a sex worker. After 28 days, I took an HIV RNA PCR test, which came back as not detected. However, after 80 days, I took a Western blot test, and the result was positive.

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Question 14

My report shows 0.03 Sample to Cutoff for ELISA is it negative? I am in safe zone or not? Please help me on this report.

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