HIV Testing

[ferrariboys]

HI : ELISA p24 + Ab HIV 1/2 .
1- Generation ?
2- window period ?
3- Types , Groups , subtypes ?
4- Thank you

[Teak]

Not true.

[ferrariboys]

hi again and sorry for reposting and taking others time but i couldnt let off the internet and read many studies stating that HIV tests may give false negative result with rare strains or types . How common is that and how can you know if you are infected with a rare strain ?

[RainLover71]

The sample was run by an analyzer & the results read out.It's totally accurate.

[ferrariboys]

so you mean not by human ? Would it stay accurate ?

[Teak]

Your test was ran by an analyzer.

[ferrariboys]

ok thank you but please tell me they told me the test is automated and i got the result in the same day . What does automated means . Is it accurate ?

[Teak]

http://www.cdc.gov/globalaids/Resources/pmtct-care/docs/TM/Module_6TM.pdf
Page 11
#4
  In an adult, a positive HIV antibody test result means that the person is infected, a person with a negative or inconclusive result may be in the “window for 4 to 6 weeks but occasionally up to 3 months after HIV exposure. Persons at high risk who initially test negative should be retested 3 months after exposure to confirm results

[RainLover71]

That's because your doctor doesn't know what hes talking about. 6 Months is extinct like the dinosaures.

[ferrariboys]

but the doctor told me to retest at six months why he asked me that is he playing the extra safe game ?

[RainLover71]

Yes you are--congratulations.

[ferrariboys]

i did it after 3 months im in the clear ?

[RainLover71]

1.4th gen 2. 4 weeks to 3 months 3.All 4.You're welcome.