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What Does A T Line Mean In An HIV Test?

I just want to know what does T line mean and C line mean in HIV test? I tested and I found that T line i s not a faint line and C line is a faint line what does that mean i m very stressed they told me that I m positive and i don t have symptoms of hiv?
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The test you have mentioned is card test. C means control and the line indicates that the card is functioning properly. The line in the T line (Test) indicates positive for the test conducted.

But in the query, it is good to hear from you that there is no line in the T area, that means you are free from HIV. But, the confirmatory test for HIV is ELISA, please go for that.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Siddartha
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What Does A T Line Mean In An HIV Test?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The test you have mentioned is card test. C means control and the line indicates that the card is functioning properly. The line in the T line (Test) indicates positive for the test conducted. But in the query, it is good to hear from you that there is no line in the T area, that means you are free from HIV. But, the confirmatory test for HIV is ELISA, please go for that. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siddartha