Sorry just to clarify, the comment said that there was a reactive Elisa indicated, does this mean the type of test or does it refer to a result of a test?
Thank you so much for your prompt response.
So you think that I should only focus on the result and not even try and figure out what the comment says, as I have been driving myself crazy with trying to figure it out? Do you think that there is any chance that the lab may have written the incorrect result on the lab report?
Is the Abbott 4 Generation a duo test - does this test for antibodies and the actual virus? So after 3 months would definately pick up something?
One last question, how many times do they test a blood sample during one HIV test?
I am sorry to ask so many questions but I worry a lot about HIV living in South Africa.
Many many thanks for your response.
Jozie
Hello,
You should not try to read into laboratory report language so much. It is always common to writr in reports like the HIV test, reactive or non-reactive. It is the same as positive or negative. NON-REACTIVE=NEGATIVE. Because the lab does not know the exact medical history of the patient (as that is up to the doctor requesting the tests), they would always add comments to cover every single possibility. Because this test was an Elisa antibody test, they suggest confirmation in case the test has not been performed after the correct window period of about 12 weeks from possible exposure. Anyway all of this is now totally irrelevant because your boyfriend had a negative HIV Duo (4th generation) three months later, and that would definitely be final and conclusive. Stop worrying unnecesarily.
Best wishes,
Dr Jose