11 week test results

[breathingEasier]

good morning doctor. quick question, a while back i had a standard hiv combo test, which was at the 11 week mark after i had a little scare. the results for the EIA test came back nonreactive/negative, but the p24 test result said "abnormal result". my pcp did not seem worried and said i was perfectly fine, and the same was stated on the lab results. just was wondering if i should be worried or if i should accept the results of the EIA test. thank you.

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

I don't know what an "abnormal P24" result means; mostly the result would be described as positive or negative.  So I don't know how to interpret that result.  The negative antibody test at 11 weeks should be 100% reliable, and I doubt you have HIV.  But I suggest you get more detail from your PCP and accept his or her advice about the interpretation.

HHH, MD

[gateway85]

Wow I was just hoping you could give me a couple sec of your time doc...guess not

[JDHAWK]

Hey!
The Doctor states in the post above that 11 weeks is 100% reliable...at 18 weeks you would be in the clear...

[wackybong]

you should post your question and pay 15$, i'm sure Doc HHH will answer your question

[gateway85]

Thank you...I didnt think popping joints were a symptom....just wanted to check it out.  Take care

[Christie04_returns]

Joints popping and cracking are not symptoms of HIV.

You've had 2 negative tests already.  I think Dr. HHH would tell you you've overtested.

[gateway85]

Hey doc,
    I know this is not my forum and I have respect for sfp4dvm (I think you are ok dude), but I was hoping you could answer 2 questions for me and I will not post again.  I have tested a couple of times for HIV and they have all came back negative...I also know that symptoms are not reliable what so ever.  BUT...i have been having problems with my joints popping/cracking nonstop...it