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How Accurate Is RNA PCR Qualitative Test 18 Days Post Possible Exposure?
Question: Hi doctor,
How accurate is a pcr rna test after 18 days post possible exposure? I tested negative, I had a sore throat from around 15 days PE which lasted about 5 days.....I'm still worried sick
Thanks
How accurate is a pcr rna test after 18 days post possible exposure? I tested negative, I had a sore throat from around 15 days PE which lasted about 5 days.....I'm still worried sick
Thanks
Brief Answer:
>99%conclusive for hiv1.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering.
HIV RNA PCR is accurate or conclusive after 11 days of exposure by >99%.
It measures presence of hiv-1 RNA material. Hiv1 is most common and hiv-2 variety is rare.
So you can consider it as negative and allay the fears of HIV.
It is not clear about the mode of exposure
You can get back for clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Dermatologist and Venereologist
>99%conclusive for hiv1.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering.
HIV RNA PCR is accurate or conclusive after 11 days of exposure by >99%.
It measures presence of hiv-1 RNA material. Hiv1 is most common and hiv-2 variety is rare.
So you can consider it as negative and allay the fears of HIV.
It is not clear about the mode of exposure
You can get back for clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Dermatologist and Venereologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you for your quick reply Dr.
The mode of exposure was a condom break with a woman of unknown status, vaginal insertion only, possibly 45 seconds.......
The mode of exposure was a condom break with a woman of unknown status, vaginal insertion only, possibly 45 seconds.......
Brief Answer:
allay fears of HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Then there is no risk almost and you need not worry of HIV as you had almost protected inter course and tests are negative.
The symptoms are simple respiratory infection due to respiratory contact with her or any body else.they are not specific to HIV.
You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
allay fears of HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Then there is no risk almost and you need not worry of HIV as you had almost protected inter course and tests are negative.
The symptoms are simple respiratory infection due to respiratory contact with her or any body else.they are not specific to HIV.
You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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