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Do High Levels Of TSH Have Any Effect On HIV Test Results?

Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2015

Question: Whether high tsh value 28 effects hiv tests results.

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No effect on HIV test results.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.

I understand your concern and situation.

I would like to tell you that yes your TSH levels are too high 28 IU/ml. The normal values in adults are between 0.5-4.7. But even these high values will not interfere with HIV tests interpretation as thyroid hormones have no effect on HIV viral load, antigen and antibodies. So you may take the HIV tests post counseling and trust the reports. Also take the treatment for hypothyroidism. You can take HIV PCR test after6-7 weeks or 4 th generation ELISA test after12 weeks and again at 6 months.

Hope I answered your query.
If no clarification then you can close the discussion and rate the answer. A review will be appreciated.
Dr Sheetal Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (28 minutes later)

My last exposure in XXXXXXX 2014 and last hiv test taken 4th generation test may 2015 results are non reactive.recently I tested for Tsh and value very high.
My doubt that whether elevation of tsh level effects test results.

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, elevation do not effect test results.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your test results you are negative for HIV infection. No further tests are required for HIV. Now coming to your query. You must be completely relaxed as TSH and HIV do not effect each other. You must only concentrate on your thyroid treatment by an endocrinologist. Forget about HIV infection. But yes practice barrier methods during intercourse in future if high risk.

Best of health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (17 hours later)

Docter I have high tpo level 133 .whether this effects hiv test results

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No effect.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I would like to tell you that there is no interference of high level on test results of HIV.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (27 hours later)

Docter
Last question my thro globulin antibody 500 and tpo 134 also tsh 28.in any way it effects hiv test results or delay production of antibody. I have done last hiv test after 9 months.In earlier replies you said autoimmune disorders delay seroconversion.
Regards
XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Autoimmune diseases take upto 6 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
In most of cases the HIV seroconversion occurs in 12 weeks. In cases of autoimmune diseases it can take up to 6 months. In your case you have taken a test at 7 months. So no need to worry about any delay.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (12 minutes later)

I have taken test after 11 months. Second whether throid antibodies is the autoimmune disease

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it may be.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes thyroid antibodies if abnormal is an auto immune disease like Graves disease.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (6 hours later)

Whether I need more hiv testing because of this thyroid issues.i have taken hiv test after 11 months

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need for tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
No you do not need to take further HIV tests. You need not worry about any HIV infection.

Best of health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad