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Please help me understand this test
I have asked questions in this forum before about my possible exposures, and the reliability of my antibody tests. Anyway, I have that paranoia, even after more than one negative outside of the window period.
I went to the Dr. to have blood drawn today, (my last tests were Home Access, and Clearview 1/2 at planned parenthood).
No one could explain to me what the test was they are going to do. On the sheet he gave me it says 'HIV 1/2 screen 86703 custom. Does anyone know what this means? I'm hoping it's not a viral load test b/c I understand those can give more false positives when used for diagnosis.
Thank you to anyone that can help, or knows the answer.
I went to the Dr. to have blood drawn today, (my last tests were Home Access, and Clearview 1/2 at planned parenthood).
No one could explain to me what the test was they are going to do. On the sheet he gave me it says 'HIV 1/2 screen 86703 custom. Does anyone know what this means? I'm hoping it's not a viral load test b/c I understand those can give more false positives when used for diagnosis.
Thank you to anyone that can help, or knows the answer.
I understand, and I am not trying to be bothersome. I am just wondering if anyone knew that this test the Dr. ordered is. I'm fearing it's a viral load test that may produce a false positive, but unsure. That's my only question.
Thank you
Thank you
you already have TWO conclusive test result (12 and 14 weeks)
kindly move on...you do not have a hiv concern.
kindly move on...you do not have a hiv concern.
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