
Is HIV RNA TMA Test Done 15 Days Post Exposure Conclusive?

HIV RNA TMA test can not be considered as a conclusive one on 15 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
HIV RNA TMA test is a qualitative PCR test to detect HIV infection.
PCR tests will detect the genetic material of the HIV as early as 7 days after the exposure, inthe presence of an infection, but can be consider conclusive only 3-4 weeks after the high risk activity. Moreover, it can detect only HIV 1 antigen (commonest up to 99%) and not HIV 2 infection, for which you have to undertake a separate HIV 2 specific RNA PCR test.
So your test can not be take as conclusive one.
Moreover HIV status can be considered as conclusive only with an antibody detecting test after 3 months following exposure as per WHO and CDC.(After the completion of window period)
Dr S.Murugan

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