What Do My Lab Test Results Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 4 Mar 2016

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Fri, 4 Mar 2016 Answered on

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Question : On a HIV-1/O/2 Ag/Ab (4th Generation Test) HIV 1 Ab tested Reactive, Flag A, and Non Reactive under Range. What does that mean?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Go for repeat test after 3 months.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your query and understand the concern you are worried about but I need some more details to be mentioned about exposure.

If HIV 1 Ab tested reactive then you have to for repeat testing after 3 months to get 100% accurate result so don't get worried or tensed and move ahead in life.

Thank You

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

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 hours later)

What details do you need?

I've been with the same partner for 12 yrs, and neither he or I have been with anyone else. He tested negative.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your partner needs to be tested also.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

If both of you have single partner and your HIV 1 Ab is positive then your partner should also go for HIV testing to confirm the status again.

Positive antibody test must be reconfirmed as per guidelines with western blot or RNA PCR. You can also get antibody test again after 3 months of last exposure to get 100% conclusive report.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad