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HIV Testing without having to wait for 3 months
by needhelp0311, Jul 16, 2008 05:13PM
I have heard about the HIV PCR test and that this one can be taken without having to wait at least 3 months for the ELISA antibody test but that a negative test result with the PCR should be confirmed with an antibody test after 3 months.
I have 2 questions now:
- is my statement above correct and
- when - after a potential infection - can this HIV PCR test be taken? I have heard time ranges from 48 hours - 28 days.
Thanks a lot
I have 2 questions now:
- is my statement above correct and
- when - after a potential infection - can this HIV PCR test be taken? I have heard time ranges from 48 hours - 28 days.
Thanks a lot
Member Comments (1)
by Teak, Jul 16, 2008 05:15PM
PCR tests are not approved diagnostic tests.
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