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I was recently screened for HIV and was found reactive for p24 and indeterminate on my western blot.  I also had three viral load tests done- HIV-1 RNA, QN, RT-PRC, and they all came back negative.  What are my chances that I am HIV  positive?  The last unprotected sex I had was a little over a month ago.
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If the viral load tests were negative you are probably negative.  P24 is the most often cause for false positive antibody tests.  Still, you should get another test in 2 more months to be sure, and only practice safe sex in the future.
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The real question is why are you taking all these tests? All you need is a regular ELISA. As Thankful said, get that done in 2 months and trust the results you get.

(If the ELISA is positive and the WB is still indeterminate, that is a negative result)
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