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Should HIV Testing Done For The First Time Be Disregarded?
Hi am 27 yrs old and gave birth in november 2009. prior to that i had the the hiv test done to me at my sixth month of my pregnancy of which Elisa was negative and Antigen antibody test was reactive. i was really worried and did another test the rapid one with my patner and it was negative. i did a western blot one month later and it was negative. After 3 months we had another rapid test done to both of us and it was stil negative. i gave birth and the baby is healthy should i disregard the first test or should i go for another test pls advice.
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Hello ,
I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
In your case I can say first test is considered to be false positive. Western blot and other tests which are considered to be high specific test. Result of Western blott are considered to be final. So your test is HIV non reactive for sure.
Glad to answer your further concern.
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
In your case I can say first test is considered to be false positive. Western blot and other tests which are considered to be high specific test. Result of Western blott are considered to be final. So your test is HIV non reactive for sure.
Glad to answer your further concern.
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
If you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer
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