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Tested Negative For HIV, But Numbers Getting Higher. Any Concerns ?

Hello doctor. My name is AAAA. I'm undergoing surgery on wednesday and today I had my blood taken. I was tested for HIV and the results came back negative. Here's the thing though: I get tested every 6 months and last time the result was 0.17. Today it was 0.60 Still negative, but I'd like to understand how this exactly works and if I should be concerned about the numbers getting higher? I mean, from 0.17 to 0.60 ? Thank you.
Sat, 14 Sep 2013
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Hello
Thanks for writing to us.
As long as the titre is below the critical level, you ARE HIV negative.
DO not worry about the numbers, as their being low a certain critical level.
Different labs come up with different values and titres, so the figures might vary a bit, but do not panic.
The result is still negative.
The test kits come up with various dilutions of the reagents or substances used in testing.
All the best.
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Tested Negative For HIV, But Numbers Getting Higher. Any Concerns ?

Hello Thanks for writing to us. As long as the titre is below the critical level, you ARE HIV negative. DO not worry about the numbers, as their being low a certain critical level. Different labs come up with different values and titres, so the figures might vary a bit, but do not panic. The result is still negative. The test kits come up with various dilutions of the reagents or substances used in testing. All the best.