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I was recently screened for HIV and was found reactive for p24 and indeterminate on my western blot. I also had three viral load tests done- HIV-1 RNA, QN, RT-PRC, and they all came back negative. What are my chances that I am HIV positive? The last unprotected sex I had was a little over a month ago.
The real question is why are you taking all these tests? All you need is a regular ELISA. As Thankful said, get that done in 2 months and trust the results you get.
(If the ELISA is positive and the WB is still indeterminate, that is a negative result)
(If the ELISA is positive and the WB is still indeterminate, that is a negative result)
If the viral load tests were negative you are probably negative. P24 is the most often cause for false positive antibody tests. Still, you should get another test in 2 more months to be sure, and only practice safe sex in the future.
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