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Can any of the pros on this fourm tell me if a RNA PCR real time viral load test would be accurate at 9-1/2 weeks post exposure to HIV? I had a viral load test done last week that was <20 copies/ml, HIV-1 RNA not detected.
I will test using an HIV anti-body post 90 days, but just want assurrence that if I would of been infected with HIV the HIV RNA PCR test would of should a VL count. I did have few ARS symptoms post exposure due to a condom break during sexual intercourse.
I will test using an HIV anti-body post 90 days, but just want assurrence that if I would of been infected with HIV the HIV RNA PCR test would of should a VL count. I did have few ARS symptoms post exposure due to a condom break during sexual intercourse.
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It would be very high.That's when a person is most infectious,just after they contract the virus.The HIV RNA by PCR is a good test at this time frame,but needs to be followed up with an antibody test at 3 Months.That is what your doing anyway.All the best.
Labcorp or quest test for what the prescription/ workorder states from their customer, they don't give any sort of advice of what test to take.
Is Dysphagia common in acute or primary HIV (first 3 to 6 months)? I have no sore throat, but having difficualt in swallowing food and room temp to cold liquids.
The US has no home test. The have an approved collection kit. Home Access. You can test anonymously at a clinic but that is as far as it goes.
I just searched the web and found that I can order HIV ELISA test through a thrird party anonymously and test is done a Labcorp.
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