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Should The ELISA Test Be Done?
i had HIV test 2 days back...the report result is non-reactive, but when i discussed with my lab. they said card test was positive, but when the performed 2nd level of contra test it was found as non reactive. for your information my body is very sensitive from childhood and by 25 now. should i go for ELISA test or i treat this as HIV negative
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Hello
thanks for using health care magic
You have absolutely nothing to worry about. The first test you did
i assumed it was a rapid test (determine or some other rapid test
i guess).
Rapid test are very specific tests. this implies that when they give a
negative result in 99.9 times the result is negative.
The fact that the 2nd level test came out negative should rather leave
you more comfortable.
In my opinion, you do not need to worry but you could go ahead for
the antigen/antibody ELISA test to be really satisfied.
Wishing you all the best
Dr Achuo
thanks for using health care magic
You have absolutely nothing to worry about. The first test you did
i assumed it was a rapid test (determine or some other rapid test
i guess).
Rapid test are very specific tests. this implies that when they give a
negative result in 99.9 times the result is negative.
The fact that the 2nd level test came out negative should rather leave
you more comfortable.
In my opinion, you do not need to worry but you could go ahead for
the antigen/antibody ELISA test to be really satisfied.
Wishing you all the best
Dr Achuo
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