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HIV test negative but number indicator high

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Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
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Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

I can understand your concern.

Since your test result is negative, you do not have antibodies for HIV.

There is nothing to worry.

This link is for your reference. http://www.hivinfosource.org/hivis/hivbasics/results/

You could get yourself tested again after three months if you had a recent exposure , as three months is the window period between the exposure and the time for blood tests to be positive for HIV if you are infected.

Usually, HIV tests are repeated after three months of exposure.

Once a test is negative, p24 antigen assay is the other test that you can do to confirm it , however its not mandatory.

Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to discuss further.

Take care


Patient replied :

As this is my first test, are the number indicator high or anything?


Hello,

No the number indicator is not high.

The levels are due to cross reactivity with other antigens not related to HIV, like viral infections in the past etc.

Take care


Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
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