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PCR Test
by F_ISH, Jul 23, 2008 12:35PM
I had unprotected oral sex with a man approximately 4 and a half weeks ago. He did not ejaculate in my mouth, is adamant about safe sex (with the exception of protected oral sex), and had tested negative several months previously. I have recently become ill and just as a precaution, my doctor is giving me an HIV test, among many other tests.
He has decided to give me a PCR test. I know how the test works (definitely one situation where being a biology major comes in handy), but I was wondering how accurate it is. Does anyone know what the rate of false positives is? Is a negative test result conclusive, or should I follow it up with an ELISA?
Thanks for the information. Hopefully it comes back negative!
He has decided to give me a PCR test. I know how the test works (definitely one situation where being a biology major comes in handy), but I was wondering how accurate it is. Does anyone know what the rate of false positives is? Is a negative test result conclusive, or should I follow it up with an ELISA?
Thanks for the information. Hopefully it comes back negative!
Member Comments (3)
by BarackObama, Jul 23, 2008 04:05PM
You shouldn't even be worried about this enough to have an HIV test. Your risk is 0 and if you do happen to have HIV, it isn't from that incident you described.
by F_ISH, Jul 23, 2008 04:14PM
Thanks for the comment. My doctor just wants to be sure. I have had no other incidents that would cause HIV infection since I have last been tested, so hopefully I'll be hearing some good news on Friday.
by F_ISH, Jul 25, 2008 03:28PM
Negative.
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