HIV test result

[naser2014]

Hi there. So I got my result, but I have a question about reflex meaning. I know reflex means secondary test but on my paper result i can not understand that I was antibody positive and then when they try the western blot it changed to negative or not? it is for every one the same rule? I just confused. my test result is here : HIV Screen 4th Generation wRfx .... Non reactive. What exactly the word wRfx means on my paper? does is means that I showed up antibodies ? or no this is a rule for either antibody pos or neg ?

[pok3mon]

I think this is a standard test name is 4th Gen Duo (antigen/antibody) the wRfx. Look at this:

http://www.questdiagnostics.com/testcenter/BUOrderInfo.action?tc=37694X&labCode=QTE

The Reflex part comes into play if you have tested reactive/positive. If you get a non reactive result it means the reflex wasn't used. However if the Reflex to test #2 was used you would get the determination of that test. Either positive/negative.

From what you describe I don't believe a reflex test was performed on you.  I had similar results on my test and called in to confirm the above with the clinic by the way. You may want to do the same for ease of mind.

[naser2014]

I really appreciate it. yes I will contact to the clinic to clarify.

[leaf55]

It sounds like your initial test was a false positive - it happens and the retest with western blot confirmed that with a negative outcome. i'd talk to the clinic though if you want clarification.