Question 1

what is the icma hiv test?

Accepted Answer

Home HIV test: I believe this is an older test sold for home testing of hiv.

Question 2

could i take an hiv test at my clinic?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes.: Most health clinics offer HIV testing.  If you have any concerns, please get tested.

Question 3

can hospital make a mistake wit a hiv test?

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Possible: Mistakes can happen but hospitals and the people who work in them generally try very hard to minimize those errors. If you are in doubt have the test run a second time.

Question 4

is it normal to get a hiv test in pregnancy?

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Not universal: Not all OB doctors & midwives test for HIV in pregnancy, although it's recommended.  It is not a state law required test in pregnancy. Screening for syphillis is required in most states.

Question 5

when should i get an hiv test while pregnant?

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At first visit: The HIV (aids) test should be done as a routine test with the blood that is drawn at the first prenatal visit.

Question 6

how can  cancer potentially affect an hiv test?

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Doesnt: 2 separate issues. Hiv patients with low CD4  counts mayhave worse response to cancer treatment and outcome.

Question 7

is hiv test false after 1.5 years exposure of virus ?

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Trust it: A nucleic-acid based test simply won't be wrong at this date.  An antibody test is so likely to be correct that nobody knows the rate of false negatives.  One factor is that someone claiming to have seroconverted two years after a single event may not be presenting their history correctly. I'd be thankful for good health and get on with your life.

Question 8

does hiv test detect antibodies 30 days after incident?

Accepted Answer

Testing for HIV: Most elisa tests looking for the individuals production of antibodies after exposure to HIV will turn positive at 2 weeks after exposure.  Newer tests are even more sensitive.  Testing must be continued routinely however, if the high risk behavior for which you were initially tested continues!  for a single exposure we still recommend retesting at 6 months after exposure.

Question 9

how reliable is pcr hiv test 1 month after an exposure?

Accepted Answer

Not the best test: The better test 1 month after exposure is either a standard serology (elisa with confirmatory western blot if positive) or a 4th generation antibody/antigen test.  Hiv PCR (viral load) will usually be positive, but false positives and negatives can occur,  so it's an imperfect diagnostic test.  Viral load is used diagnostically mainly in people with symptoms of acute infection.

Question 10

how long does it take for a hiv test result to come back?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: An HIV test can be done instantly in the doctor's office (results are not as reliable), or it can be done in a regular lab.  Usually not more than 2-3 days. However, many labs "batch" test -- meaning they only test for certain analytes once per week or every 3 days. So, maybe that is the delay...

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