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How Can Viral Load Test Be Undetectable When HIV Was Tested Positive?
Question: Hi Doctor, My dad got tested for HIV before ear surgery and result said HIV positive and CD count is 481, when he went for a viral load test, it said undetectable. he is not given any ART or any treatment. how can viral load test be undetectable!!!?? I am thinking if the initial HIV test was false. help me understand here!!!
Brief Answer:
Possible false positive?Repeat tests
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern.
This could be a false positive results initially.
I advise you to repeat tests with HIV DUO followed by ELISA at a different lab.
This will help to rule in /out earlier results.
Post your
Possible false positive?Repeat tests
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern.
This could be a false positive results initially.
I advise you to repeat tests with HIV DUO followed by ELISA at a different lab.
This will help to rule in /out earlier results.
Post your
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