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Question regarding PCR DNA test

Question regarding PCR DNA test

Hi Guys , Teak and LIZZIE LOU specially
I like to know the views of the experts on this forum regarding  PCR DNA test.
I have the option to do the HIV PCR DNA qualitative test along with HIV antibody test 4.5 months post exposure. Basically my doctor prescribed that for me in order to close HIV once and for all. But before doing the test I wanted to know your opinion as well since you know about many people who take these kind of tests.
i had one undetectable HIV PCR RNA <48 test after 6 weeks post exposure and a negative antibody test after 4 months post exposure.
i want to know what is the frequency of false positive on these tests based on your experiments?
i know DNA is not diagnostic test that's why i am doing antibody test with it as well.
the reason that i need to do more testing is that i had many wired symptoms that could not be really explained.
the other option is to wait until 6 months to do the test.
i need you guys to tell me what to do. do the DNA test tomorrow and if it's negative i am fine. or i wait for 1.5 more months suffering for the 6 months test?
please advise me if you are familiar with this PCR DNA test
Tags: pcr, antibody, HIV
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you are conclusively negative so there is absolutely no reason to test again.

everyone on this site...risk AND NO RISK...thinks their bodies are experiencing weird symptoms when they think they have hiv.  it's called anxiety!!!!!!!!
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Thank you so much! but i need something to calm down my nerves and move on, do you think there is a high chance of false positive with PCR DNA?
do you see a lot of people coming here complaining about false positive DNA test? or it's acceptable in general?
Thanks again
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Your result for the "antibodies test" at 4.5 months is conclusive.  
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417144_tn?1225962848
Sorry...it shld be 4 months.
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