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It is recommended to take a PCR RNA test after a 3rd generation ELISA to confirm that a person has enough antibodies at that point in their life? The test is negative per se, but could it be that their immune system is so depressed no antibodies were present?
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Once a person is HIV+, they will ALWAYS test +.  End of story.

You're worrying about HIV despite testing negative 7 years later?  That's not a normal kind of concern.  You may want to consider addressing your fears with a professional.

You don't have HIV.
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But I read an article-http://m.news24.com/health24/Tags/Topics/hiv/aids

Indicating that I'm probably at late stage hiv and antibodies are no longer producing. I have every symptom other than weight loss.
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U should visit a doctor. Your problems are not HIV related. Your test was conclusive and im pretty sure your doc told you the same.
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I know but I have chronic sore throat and bumps in inner lips. I have nausea and dots on back. I have every symptom
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Antibody only tests are accurate at 3 months post exposure. However, you did not experience a legitimate risk. You had NO risk and therefore, no reason to test. You would not have acquired HIV from the exposure you describe.
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Ok, but to answer that question, would an antibody test be accurate after all these years anyways? Or is something's more needed like cd4?
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Oral sex is NOT a risk for HIV. NO testing warranted for the exposure you describe.
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7 years not 16. Thanks anxion
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But regardless should I get other test other than antibody bc it's l7 years after last exposure
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Oral sexual. On male escort 3 times only bi experience
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Why are you testing? What was your exposure?
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Would someone lose their ability to produce antibodies last stage hiv? Would they also need a pcr rna test to find virus?
Thank you
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What are you asking? Please clarify your question.
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