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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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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HIV tests after 18 months from certified labs are conclusive. High lymphocytes can be due to stress or mild viral infections. You are free from HIV based on repeated negative tests.

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Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a HIV 1 AND 2 ANTIBODIES Test

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Answered 05/09/2025

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