Can A 4th Generation HIV Test Detect The N And P Group?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016

Question: Hi,

A 4 th generation Hiv test is able to detect groups m, n,o,p of Hiv 1? I read that The test si no designed to detect group n and p, thus is possible that detect these rare groups

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes . Usually N,p group are not detected.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.

Yes.Usually the 4th generation tests do not detect the N and P group. But these are too rare.
You need not worry of these if the results are negative.
You can get HIV 1&2 RNA PCR test for cross confirmation.It can detect viral copies if present.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 minutes later)

Ok, so I understand that hiv 4th generation test may detect all these groups (N and P)? unless It is not designed for them?

The answer you gave me is a little confuse

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can detect if designed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes if it is designed to detect against N, P type then they can detect.4th generation test may not test these types.
But these types are rare.There is no need to worry about these types.

HIV 1&2 RNA PCR test can be done .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar