Another question about DNA PCR tes

[boxi]

Hi guys,

I have a question about DNA PCR test. I already went over the archives and I know that:

1. The only conclusive test is ELISA after 3 months (though after 6+ weeks its reliable in high percentage)
2. DNA PCR is not FDA approved
3. It has false positive and its more expensive

I am aware of all these things, no need to mention them if you reply... still i am anxious (maybe for no reason) and I would like to take the DNA PCR test. My question is: how reliable is it after 23-24 days? can you say it gives 95% confidence interval? is it better to wait until 28 days? I am just anxious and impatient... I had unprotected vaginal sex just for like 2 seconds before i came to my senses and got out but i understand i am considered under risk...

Thank you

p.s
Please try to avoid telling me i need to wait 3 months for antibody test, i know that! i am trying to get something before that time...

[Teak]

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[boxi]

I know its originally not intended for diagnostics but it can be used for it and i know its not 100%, I would appreciate if someone (who might know) would answer my original question

[Teak]

Roche Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor Test

Indication for Use: With Ultrasensitive Processing, an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the quantitation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) RNA in human plasma; intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers of disease progress for the clinical management of HIV-1 infected patients

COBAS® AmpliPrep/COBAS® TaqMan® HIV-1 Test

INTENDED USE

This test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers of disease progress for the clinical management of HIV-1 infected patients. The Test can be used to assess patient prognosis by measuring the baseline HIV-1 RNA level or to monitor the effects of antiretroviral therapy by measuring changes in EDTA plasma HIV-1 RNA levels during the course of antiretroviral treatment.
The COBAS® AmpliPrep/COBAS® TaqMan® HIV-1 Test is not intended for use as a screening test for the presence of HIV-1 in blood or blood products or as a diagnostic test to confirm the presence of HIV-1 infection.

[Teak]

PCR -DNA test are not diagnostic tests. Are not approved for diagnostic use. MOVE ON.