Can Fucidin H Cream Have An Effect On The HIV Test Result?

Posted on Sat, 28 Feb 2015

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Question : Can following medicines effects hiv test results
Fucidin H cream
Protopic ointment
Ciproflaxcin

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Absolutely no effect on test results.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query at HCM
I understand your concern and situation.

Don't worry as these medicines do not interfere with the HIV tests and it's results at all, whether antigen or antibodies based tests. The results can be trusted with 100% surity while on these drugs. Only some ayurvedic medicines containing heavy metals can effect the test results. So just be sure you are not on any ayurvedic drugs during testing.
Take care.
I hope I answered your query.
If no clarifications then you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Infectious diseases Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E