ANA POSITIVE AND HIV TEST

[Antonio310793]

Hello! Does a positive ANA affects HIV window period 4th G test?

I mean its possible a false negative after the window period ( 80 days ago)?


Thanks :)

[Eurasia]

Yeah a false negative if doing a oral test not a blood test.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
False negative HIV testing after window period is seen if the test is done within 30 minutes of eating or drinking. It can be negative if you took anti-retroviral therapy for some reason or have low antibody titer or have an immune-compromised state like cancer treatment. If at all you have high ANA, it may cause false positives but is unlikely to cause a false negative. However, please discuss with your doctor. Take care!

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