Does Regular Use Of Methylprednisolone Alter An HIV Test Result?

Posted on Mon, 13 Jun 2016

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Question : I was having methylprednisolone(tapering dose) from 5, Feb 2016 to 28 Feb 2016. I tested for HIV test on 23 Feb 2016 for a low risk exposure in Jul 2015. It is antigen and antibody test. The result came negative. Then again checked once in april 2016 and may 2016. The results are negative. Will methylprednisolone will have any impact on result or do I need to test again, if so when?

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Test is conclusive. No HIV

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Low risk exposure almost a year ago confirmed negative for HIV on three different occasions can not be tampered by methylprednisolone so no worries, you don't have HIV. The test is conclusive.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

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

Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 minutes later)

So, will methylpredisolone dont effect HIV test at all?

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no it does not

Detailed Answer:
No it does not affect HIV testing in any way. It is final and conclusive. You can lay your worries to rest and enjoy your life by not bothering over something you dont have.

I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan

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