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Is HIV PCR-DNA Test Conducted 10 Days Post Exposure Conclusive?
Question: Hiv pcr dna qualitative test is it accurate after 10 days exposre
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HIV PCR can detect HIV within a week after the infection and it will be accurate,but cannot consider as a conclusive one.As in some individuals the low level antigen could be detectable little late. It is considered conclusive by 3-4 weeks.DNA PCR can detect only HIV 1 antigen and not HIV2 unless it is specified.But prevalence of HIV2 is less than 0.5% in places other than XXXXXXX
HIV PCR can detect HIV within a week after the infection and it will be accurate,but cannot consider as a conclusive one.As in some individuals the low level antigen could be detectable little late. It is considered conclusive by 3-4 weeks.DNA PCR can detect only HIV 1 antigen and not HIV2 unless it is specified.But prevalence of HIV2 is less than 0.5% in places other than XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So all my possible past exposures are covered by this test? Thank you
Brief Answer:
It can detect HIV for both the present and past exposures.
Detailed Answer:
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Yes, Of course. This will reveal your HIV status for you past and present exposures of 3 weeks or more than 3 weeks duration. If the test not detects antigen then you are free from HIV 1 infection.
DR S.Murugan
It can detect HIV for both the present and past exposures.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Yes, Of course. This will reveal your HIV status for you past and present exposures of 3 weeks or more than 3 weeks duration. If the test not detects antigen then you are free from HIV 1 infection.
DR S.Murugan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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