Is PCR Test Results For HIV,conclusive?

Posted on Sat, 14 Jun 2014

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Question : hiv test done at 2 week and than at 5 weeks and 5 days and had pcr test at 7 weeks and 4 days also had 4th generation test at 10 weeks and 4 days they all came negative so do i need to repeat the test because i was on the antibiotics i dont no if the tests are conclusive. i have flammable itchy skin my face and body no rashes, body pain everywhere pain in the mouth tonsillitis since became like this noisy stomach and Diarrhea‎ sometime. the gum clinics told me its conculusive no need to repeat but when i watch my symptoms is making me worry, doctor what you think about the symptoms cauld it be the antibiotics i took in 30 march 2014

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No further testing required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Sir,

First and foremost let me reassure you, there is no cause for concern and repeating the test.
PCR is one of the specific and sensitive test for detection of HIV infection. If the individual is infected, PCR becomes positive withing 2 weeks of exposure.
Your PCR done at 7 weeks 4 days is negatively , which conclusively rules out HIV infection. Further 4th geberation test are also negative, so there is no need for further Testing.

In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (14 hours later)

doctor in 2008 i had similar problems and no matter how much been seen by doctors no help has been made and after body recovered by it self but now when i start to using antibiotic in april since then i have sore on my body and face headache and sore throat and itchy skin skin, also tonsillitis and feel tired, since then i am always at a&e but no help has been done what can i do.

doctor have you came across with anyone with does condition and what needs to be done please help me

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stress and lack of sleep could be the cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings,

First be relaxed there is no cause to be concerned about due to HIV .

Stress, lack of sleep , inadequate diet may lower ones immunity and cause such symptoms. i would suggest you the following which will definitely be helpful apart from taking antibiotics

1. Steam Inhalation: 15 to 20 minutes each session preferably using electronic steamer
2. Warm Saline Gargling: To a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of salt, gargle thrice a day
3. Decoction: to a cup of milk+ 10 tulsi leaves+ 1 spoon turmeric+ 2 gm fresh ginger+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon of sugar. Boil it, filter it and feed warm thrice a day
4. Antihistaminic like Cetrizine will be helpful
4. Combination of Paracetamol and Caffeine will be very helpful for headache.

Do not worry , you should be doing fine soon.

Take Care

Regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (12 minutes later)

thanks doctor i will try.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Take Care

Detailed Answer:
Take Care bro

Regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (6 minutes later)

doctor i have ulcers in my mouth so some time it cracks and its painful.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
They are likley to be apthous ulcer

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings

Those Ulcers are likely to be apthous ulcer, they occur due to
1. Stress
2. Vitamin deficiency

I would suggest you the following which will definitely be helpful
1. Local application of Benzocaine Gel( Local anaesthetic gel) will be helpful in relieving pain.
2. Chlorhexidine mouth was , rinse oral cavity with it thrice a day
3. Oral Multivitamin supplements will be helpful

Do keep me informed about the progress.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (5 minutes later)

ok doctor

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you speedy recovery

Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro

Wishing you a very happy and speedy recovery.
Do keep me updated.

Regards
Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 hours later)

doctor i forget to ask you when i took my pcr test i was on antibiotic will that effect the result and also the 4th generation.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antibiotics will not affect reslt

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
Oral intake of antibiotics will not affect the result/outcome of these tests.

Take Care
Regards
Deepak

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (4 minutes later)

so can me and my wife be confident when having sex doctor

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can have sex with wife

Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro

You can have sex with your wife without any concern.

Take care

Regards
Deepak

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 minutes later)

doctor another gum clinic said you have test at 12 weeks this why we are so confused with this.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
window period is for antibody detection test only

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings,

12 weeks window period is for Serological test done to detect antibodies. Even if the individual gets infected , such test may be negative. It is due to time taken for antibodies to develop which usually takes between 8 to 12 weeks.
As PCR detects antigen( which is direct marker of viral particle), it does not depend on development of antibodies. Negative test rules out HIV infection. So there is definitely no need to be worried about.
Enjoy your sex life with your wife.

Regards
Deepak

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 minutes later)

thanks doctor so from no on i will try my best to recover.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Take Care

Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro,

Do not worry you will be fine soon.

Do write to me anytime you need any medical assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you great health

God bless you.

Regards
Deepak

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 minutes later)

ok doctor thanks for taking our worry away

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take Care

Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro

It was my pleasure of being some use to you.
Take Care

Deepak

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