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What Do The Values Mentioned In The HIV DUO Test Report Mean?
Question: hi I had an episode of insertive oral sex and did the following tests: 39 days duo test hiv1/2 and/or p24: result 0.12 non reactive 42 days cmia hiv1/2: non reactive 44 days duo test hiv1/2 and/or p24: result 0.15 non reactive 49 days cmia hiv1/2: non reactive 51 days duo test hiv1/2 and/or p24: result 0.15 non reactive
Brief Answer:
Your tests are final and conclusive
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your tests are conclusive. A 6-week antigen/antibody 4th generation HIV screening test is considered conclusive by most STD specialists.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
Your tests are final and conclusive
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your tests are conclusive. A 6-week antigen/antibody 4th generation HIV screening test is considered conclusive by most STD specialists.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
why are the values the same 0.15? could it be a mistake from the laboratory?
Brief Answer:
Regarding HIV screening test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The index value (0.15) is less than the reference range therefore the test is reported as non reactive.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
Regarding HIV screening test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The index value (0.15) is less than the reference range therefore the test is reported as non reactive.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
do I need to retest? the guidelines from NHS states a retest at 8 weeks (see attached). every site says test 4th generation at 4 weeks, I've done mine after 4 weeks, is that an issue, can you please explain?
Brief Answer:
You are safe. No retesting required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No need to retest. Your last test was at day 51 (7+ weeks) which was non reactive. It is conclusive and reliable.
As I said, HIV Duo test which is the latest 4th generation antigen /antibody HIV screening test is considered conclusive at 6 weeks (~45 days) by most sexual specialists.
Even CDC says that this test becomes positive from 18-45 days after HIV infection. Therefore it recommends that a retest at 6 weeks after an initial negative test as reliable and conclusive.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
You are safe. No retesting required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No need to retest. Your last test was at day 51 (7+ weeks) which was non reactive. It is conclusive and reliable.
As I said, HIV Duo test which is the latest 4th generation antigen /antibody HIV screening test is considered conclusive at 6 weeks (~45 days) by most sexual specialists.
Even CDC says that this test becomes positive from 18-45 days after HIV infection. Therefore it recommends that a retest at 6 weeks after an initial negative test as reliable and conclusive.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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