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if i would take a hiv test would any kind of medication mess up the hiv test? i been taking different kinds of antibotic for pneumia and prostate problems
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The accuracy of wester blot is higher than the AB. Better for you.
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Last question the hiv test is a westrin blot i dnt why they do that first i know you dnt take unless the antibody test is positive but they do that first. if that test is neg. i am ok
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are they any meds mess up the test? i took a rocephin shot and another antibotic today last week i was on azithromycin. i took the test today just for peace of mine. just making sure the test is good

thanks teak
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No your medication would not have an effect on the tests.
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someone answer please
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