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Is A Negative 4th Generation HIV Combo Test Conclusive?
Question: Hi doctor
I had a unprotected sex episode with a female in january 2013 for about a month . I checked for hiv in the XXXXXXX that year also nov 14 and feb 2015 . I used a insti hiv 1-2 rapid finger prick test . And also a 4th gen combo test yesterday negative. My worry is could there be a chance of being selective antibody deficent i read up and panick about being antibody deficent and not being able to detect antibodys
I had a unprotected sex episode with a female in january 2013 for about a month . I checked for hiv in the XXXXXXX that year also nov 14 and feb 2015 . I used a insti hiv 1-2 rapid finger prick test . And also a 4th gen combo test yesterday negative. My worry is could there be a chance of being selective antibody deficent i read up and panick about being antibody deficent and not being able to detect antibodys
Brief Answer:
They do not alter test results. Allay fears of HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome back to health care magic.
The tests for HIV are repeatedly negative.You need not worry about rare conditions like selective antibodies deficiencies.They do not alter the test results repeatedly.
You are free from HIV. You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
They do not alter test results. Allay fears of HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome back to health care magic.
The tests for HIV are repeatedly negative.You need not worry about rare conditions like selective antibodies deficiencies.They do not alter the test results repeatedly.
You are free from HIV. You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Would you know if you were antibody deficent . Also would you recomend a pcr hiv test or do you think the antibody tests alone are enough.
Brief Answer:
No need for HIV RNA PCR test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for follow up query.
You would have had repeated infections and other manifestations for a very long time if associated with antibody deficiencies.
Information in Internet leads to lots of confusions.
I do not see any need for HIV PCR test.
Antibodies test after 3 months is conclusive.
Combo test has been done, it detects P 24 antigen too.It is a component of HIV virus.
So you need not worry at all about HIV.
Allay fears of HIV. Lead a normal life free of anxiety.
You can get back for any clarification else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
No need for HIV RNA PCR test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for follow up query.
You would have had repeated infections and other manifestations for a very long time if associated with antibody deficiencies.
Information in Internet leads to lots of confusions.
I do not see any need for HIV PCR test.
Antibodies test after 3 months is conclusive.
Combo test has been done, it detects P 24 antigen too.It is a component of HIV virus.
So you need not worry at all about HIV.
Allay fears of HIV. Lead a normal life free of anxiety.
You can get back for any clarification else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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