What Medicines Affect HIV Tests?

Posted on Sat, 27 Sep 2014

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Sat, 27 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : Which medicines effects hiv tests results

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
will not affect test results

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query
Drugs will not Affect any antigen or RNA or DNA tests results.
Strong immuno suppressive drugs may reduce the titres of antibodies test but not affect test results.
So there is least possibility of test results being negative
You can get back for clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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