Thermogenic/fat burner affect test result?

Hi, I have been using a product to help me lose weight called Oxyelite Pro. I think it's categorized as a "thermogenic" and/or fat burner. I  know it affects the body's T3 production..if that means anything to you at all. I tested negavtive for HIV post 2 possible exposures  and was curious to know if this product in my system would affect the HIV test in any way or cause me to have a false negative result? I believe it  had been least 12 hours since I had taken one of these tablets when I  had blood drawn. Would that make a difference? My  possible  exposure was that I was afraid a phlebotomist reused a needle on me  and then I got paranoid when a strange guy licked my finger that had a  small cut on it while I was in Vegas. I know I may be a little paranoid  but this test was 12 weeks post the needle scare and 9 weeks post the   finger scare. Am I in the clear despite using the weight loss supplement?

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Welcome to the Forum.  I'll be pleased to help.

Before I comment on the Oxylite Pro, let me comment on your risk of HIV.  Both of the exposures you describe are zero risk for HIV.  The chance that a licensed phlebotomist re-used a needle is very, very low (as in essentially zero).   Further, there is no risk to you from having your finger licked, even if the person licking your finger had HIV which in and of itself is unlikely.  Such exposures do not warrant testing.

Nor for the Oxylite.  T3 is a thyroid hormone and if it does raise your T3, it would not be expected to affect your HIV test results in any way.  

I hope these comments are helpful. EWH

[Cbelle811]

They are helpful...thanks so much!

[Edward W Hook, MD]

glad to help. EWH

[Cbelle811]

Sorry, one more inquiry on this topic..same would go for T4 hormone increase and anything that affects lipolysis and alpha-2 receptors is that correct?

[Cbelle811]

Sorry, one more inquiry on this topic..same would go for T4 hormone increase and anything that affects lipolysis and alpha-1/2 receptors is that correct? Meaning the test, if I DID have a possible risk, would not be affected?

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Correct, none of these would affect the HIV test performance.  EWH

[Cbelle811]

Hi Doctor, I had a follow up question I was hoping you can answer for me. I am an Esthetician and while I was working on a client, I cause some bleeding on her face due to the blemish extraction part. I did wear latex gloves for this procedure but when I was finished with the facial, I noticed I had a small scratch-like open wound on my wrist, which I'm not sure how I got. It was not bleeding per se, but it was red and pinkish...definitely fresh...maybe acquired a few minutes before starting the facial or during. My question is, am I at risk for infection if she was HIV positive and her blood or fluids from her face (oil secretions) somehow got onto my cut? I thought nothing of it at the time and I usually don't worry about these trivial cuts but I woke up this morning and the cut was kind of sore and it hurt. Please, any insight/assesment would be very helpful.

Thank you!

[Edward W Hook, MD]

This question is not part of your original question and should, by Forum rules be posted as a new question.  I will answer it and that will conclude this thread.  

Even if she was infected, which seems unlikely, your risk for HIV from this exposure is miniscule. EWH

[Cbelle811]

Ok, thank you!