Question 1

had an elisa hiv test at 4weeks and 12 weeks and the results are negative. do i need to test again?

Accepted Answer

No: No further testing is needed.

Question 2

does elisa antigen antibody hiv test result negative at 3 months conclusive?

Accepted Answer

HIV testing: Nope. It is way too soon for this older antibody test to be 100% accurate.  If this is the only test you can get then you will need further or repeat testing in twelve weeks.

Question 3

is there any disease (including stds) that can cause false negative to hiv tests (cmia & elisa) or affect hiv test results?

Accepted Answer

: No, none. With the HIV tests in nearly universal use in recent years, including CMIA and ELISA, there are no medical conditions or medications of any kind that interfere with the reliability of the results.

Question 4

does a false positive elisa hiv test mean someone has a autoimmune disease? or could it be anything? do people find out why they get these results?

Accepted Answer

False (+) = error: Nothing can/should be interpreted from a false positive test, once verified as truly negative. There are a few specific exceptions to this, but in general, you should be tested for the diagnosis being considered.

Question 5

i had only one exposure(handjob from massage parlor). done elisa antibody at 1 month, 3 month, 16th month and 4th gen combo at 17th and 18th month. hiv1 &2 pcr rna at 18th month. all are negative. are my hiv test results are 100 percentage conclusive?

Accepted Answer

: Yes.

Question 6

if we are to put a % figure, how accurate will be 4th gen elisa test for hiv after lets say 4 weeks, then 6 weeks and then 8 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: If you are this worried, then you should be willing to ask your physician for a pcr / nucleic acid assay for HIV instead. The modest price you'll probably end up having to pay is nothing compared with the peace of mind it'll bring you. Afterwards, get with your physician ; get some guidance about your generalized health anxiety -- you know you'll benefit from this also.

Question 7

what is the difference between elfa and elisa test for hiv. are both of them accurate, lest say testing after 1 year of risky behaviour?

Accepted Answer

ELISA - initial test: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent asay (elisa) is the first one used to detect infection with hiv; if positive, it should be repeated for confirmation. Likelihood of the test being false after 1-3 months of exposure very unlikely. Enzyme linked fluouresecent assay (elfa) is a slightly newer but very similar test, but may detect HIV antibodies somewhat earlier (95% in 28 days, essentially 100% in 90 days.

Question 8

is elisa test for hiv 1 & 2 antibodies conclusive after 8-9 weeks of exposure? does non-reactive mean negative?

Accepted Answer

ELISA for HIV: The ELISA test is not conclusive after any amount of time.  The ELISA is a screening test and if it comes back positive, a Western blot will need to be done.  Non-reactive is a good thing to be and it does mean that you are negative for HIV virus. Although there is a window period when you can have the HIV virus but still have a nonreactive result. Another test may be needed in that case. Suerte

Question 9

my brother had a positive elisa test for hiv followed by an indeterminate western blot. his viral load detected no virus.  how confident should i be?

Accepted Answer

Some people are posi: Some people are positive and never need to be treated.  Hopefully,  it's your brother case.   He will need his viral load check frequently to establish this fact.

Question 10

does elisa hiv test detect type o or other type of hiv?

Accepted Answer

HIV screening: An ELISA is often done as an initial HIV screening test. It is designed to have high sensitivity for most types of HIV in the gene real population, but does have some false positives. That being said, there are some types of HIV, e.g. type O, that are unusual outside of Cameroon or West Africa, but are not recognized by usual antibody tests. Check with an I.D. specialist for your area and test.

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A member asked:

Had an elisa hiv test at 4weeks and 12 weeks and the results are negative. do i need to test again?

A member asked:

Does elisa antigen antibody hiv test result negative at 3 months conclusive?

A member asked:

Is there any disease (including stds) that can cause false negative to hiv tests (cmia & elisa) or affect hiv test results?

A member asked:

Does a false positive elisa hiv test mean someone has a autoimmune disease? or could it be anything? do people find out why they get these results?

A member asked:

I had only one exposure(handjob from massage parlor). done elisa antibody at 1 month, 3 month, 16th month and 4th gen combo at 17th and 18th month. hiv1 &2 pcr rna at 18th month. all are negative. are my hiv test results are 100 percentage conclusive?

A member asked:

If we are to put a % figure, how accurate will be 4th gen elisa test for hiv after lets say 4 weeks, then 6 weeks and then 8 weeks?

A member asked:

What is the difference between elfa and elisa test for hiv. are both of them accurate, lest say testing after 1 year of risky behaviour?

A member asked:

Is elisa test for hiv 1 & 2 antibodies conclusive after 8-9 weeks of exposure? does non-reactive mean negative?

A member asked:

My brother had a positive elisa test for hiv followed by an indeterminate western blot. his viral load detected no virus. how confident should i be?

A member asked:

Does elisa hiv test detect type o or other type of hiv?

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