Are The HIV Antibody 1 & 2 And ELISA Tests Conclusive After 6 Months Of Exposure?
is it 6 months after exposure
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi dr
Yes,almost 7 months.
Yes,almost 7 months.
Brief Answer:
Not needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Further testing is not needed unless the source of exposure had both hepatitis C and HIV. If this is the case the repeat testing should be done at 12 months
regards
Dr Samir Patil
Not needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Further testing is not needed unless the source of exposure had both hepatitis C and HIV. If this is the case the repeat testing should be done at 12 months
regards
Dr Samir Patil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks docter,
One last query does presence of hepititis c virus leads to false negative hiv result ?
One last query does presence of hepititis c virus leads to false negative hiv result ?
Brief Answer:
It leads to delayed positivity
Detailed Answer:
hello,
in people who have concomitant hepatitis C and HIV. it takes longer for the blood test to become positive hence the recommendation to test at 12 months
Hope this helps
regards
Dr Samir Patil
It leads to delayed positivity
Detailed Answer:
hello,
in people who have concomitant hepatitis C and HIV. it takes longer for the blood test to become positive hence the recommendation to test at 12 months
Hope this helps
regards
Dr Samir Patil
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy