Hiv test sample Stored

[carlos87]

How long can hiv survive in an stored blood sample frozen in a lab ?

[nursegirl6572]

Labs know how to properly handle and store samples.  You don't need to concern yourself with that.  

[Teak]

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[carlos87]

The lab confirmed that the test result will be given in 4 full days, taken today saturday at 1pm and the result will be given on wednesday at 1pm. Its a 4th generation eclia test, what do you guys think ?

[Teak]

Most HIV test that are refrigerated must be tested with five days. Frozen samples can be stored longer, it depends on what type of test is being performed.

[HowardH]

This is a different question than the one you asked.  HIV (the virus) will survive in frozen blood forever. But what you're now asking is whether your test will be valid on blood refrigerated for a few days.  The answer is definitely yes.

[carlos87]

I had unprotected sex with a friend, 28 days after that se tested negative on a 4th generation test, i tooked an hiv test after 90 days but the lab told me that due to holidays the result will be available after 7 days and that they will refrigerate the sample until then. My question is if hiv will still detectable in that conditions.

[nursegirl6572]

This is an assessment forum.  You're asking vague questions without any specific info.  What is YOUR concern/question?

[carlos87]

So, there is no  change in a test performed after 10 days with frozen blood ?

[HowardH]

Probably a few years.