What Does Negaive Results In A HIV RNA Test Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 20 Aug 2014

Question: Hello I got a couple opinions already I just need to know the true facts of hiv rna testing I tested neagative after 52 days using the rna test does that consider me hiv negative I seen so much stuff on Internet having me worried that I might not be hiv negative because of the window peroid but the rna test supposed to be accurate at four weeks is that true and since my hiv rna test at 52 days of possible exposure was negative that I don't have hiv I just want to hear the truth so I can stop stressing so much and worried so please tell me the truth and let me know if I need to take another test thank you

Answered by Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
H I V & its confirmatory tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
As you mentioned that rna tests was NEGATIVE ( window period 4 weeks but you got it after 52 days i.e. most conclusive test ).
Because you are so stressed so get in this test:
Western blot is the most commonly used confirmatory test and detects antibodies to HIV1 & 2 antigens of specific molecular weights.
Antibodies to HIV begin to appear within 2 ( TWO WEEKS ) weeks of infection , and the period of time between initial infection and the development of detectable antibodies is rarely > months ( more than 3 months ) .
The HIV p24 antigen can be measured using an enzyme immunoassay ( E IA ) type capture assay.
Plasma p24 antigens levels rise during the first few weeks following infection, prior to the appearance of anti-HIV antibodies.
I mentioned in DETAIL about test and about antigens ( HIV 1 &2 ) antibodies , so that you relax .
However you HIV free on the basis of rna test but if you have any doubt get in WESTERN BLOT TEST.
Hope this will be helpful for you.
Further any question I will reply in follow up.
Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi (23 hours later)

So by me testing negative on hiv rna test at 52 days does that consider me hiv negative

Answered by Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
HIV RNA parameter .

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

Yes if HIV RNA is NEGATIVE , you are HIV NEGATIVE.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi (18 hours later)

I just had one more question is there anything I can do to stop stressing and clear my mind I mean im not stressing that bad its just sometimes I think im hiv positive sometimes even though I know im not after testing negative on the rna test after 52 days I don't know what make me think that way

Answered by Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
HIV & doubts

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,my dear XXXX
You are over reacting , even you yourself know that you are HIV FREE ,but stress is a natural thing of LIFE , so the time will relieve all stress .
Here I will not advise you any MEDICINE for STRESS as these drugs are habit forming drugs ,hence within a short period you will be tension free.
Good luck .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D