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Can any of the pros on this fourm tell me if a RNA PCR real time viral load test would be accurate at 9-1/2 weeks post exposure to HIV? I had a viral load test done last week that was <20 copies/ml, HIV-1 RNA not detected.
I will test using an HIV anti-body post 90 days, but just want assurrence that if I would of been infected with HIV the HIV RNA PCR test would of should a VL count. I did have few ARS symptoms post exposure due to a condom break during sexual intercourse.
I will test using an HIV anti-body post 90 days, but just want assurrence that if I would of been infected with HIV the HIV RNA PCR test would of should a VL count. I did have few ARS symptoms post exposure due to a condom break during sexual intercourse.
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It would be very high.That's when a person is most infectious,just after they contract the virus.The HIV RNA by PCR is a good test at this time frame,but needs to be followed up with an antibody test at 3 Months.That is what your doing anyway.All the best.
But can HIV cause a non-ARS rash since I am passed the window for ARS and currently at 82 days post exposure? Also, do you think my resutls from yesterday are conclusive? You can see my rash photos in below links. This rash has me very concerned.
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Yesterday I took the rapid oral fluid test at post 81 days {negitve} due to I coild not wait until the 13 week test at my doctors office. Also, I have a small red pimple like rash on my back that I have concerns about it is caused by HIV. Can I rely on my negitive results at post 81 days?
Here is what it says on the limitations of a DUO tests.
All positive test have to be confirmed
A negative test result at any point in the investigation of individual subjects does not preclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2.
All positive test have to be confirmed
A negative test result at any point in the investigation of individual subjects does not preclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2.
Could you please explain to everyone why a DUO/COMBO after 4 weeks would not be reliable.There seems to be some confusion about this.Thankyou.
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