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beta2-m and albumins
I posted this as reply to another question but the moderator asked me to make my own question so here it is:
If HIV specific tests are not available where I live, is a low beta2-m (less than 1000) and also high albumin + a/g ratio a reliable predictor of non infection if infection could have happened 5-10 years ago? Is it safe to assume that i am hiv-?
If HIV specific tests are not available where I live, is a low beta2-m (less than 1000) and also high albumin + a/g ratio a reliable predictor of non infection if infection could have happened 5-10 years ago? Is it safe to assume that i am hiv-?
anyone?
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What was your risk activity?
insertive vaginal
Did you use a condom?
no
You will need to take an HIV test.
i know that. but i mentioned that where i live hiv tests are not available. that is why i am asking about the other markers.
I answered that question. There is no substitute.
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