I had a false positive HIV test about a year ago. I went to Planned Parenthood to get tested for HIV using a rapid test. I took a rapid HIV test and the first and second tests came back positive. Each test took about 10 minutes. I had a confirmation RNA test that was sent to a lab that came back negative.
To have a RNA test come back negative was a great relief, but raised questions why did both rapid test come back positive? I am wondering if my crohn's or ulcerative colitis (my doctor has not defined my disease) can cause a HIV rapid test to come back positive?
It's my guess that the rapid HIV tests came back positive not because I had antibodies but, I have an over reactive immune system. There are other possibilities too, bad lab work, or defective tests.
Thank you.