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RNA and DNA tests?
by jitters85, Apr 25, 2008 04:25PM
I just called my doctor and she told me that my RNA test was negative, but they have not recieved the DNA yet. She told me not to worry but should I be? WHat is the difference between thr RNA and he DNA test?
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by Teak, Apr 25, 2008 08:19PM
You still need an antibody test done. PCR-RNA test are only supplemental tests for HIV and are not stand alone tests. PCR-DNA are not approved diagnostic tests in the US.
by indent1924, Apr 25, 2008 10:11PM
To: jitters
hiv pcr rna is the viral load, if it is neg that means undectable , which doesn't mean anything cause you could still be infected. not sure about the dna test.
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