Question 1

had an unprotected sexual exposure 4-5 years back. due to fear now did an hiv combo test from dr lal path labs which came back negative . 0.01 reference interval is the result conclusive?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you should be fine.

Question 2

sir i had unprotected sexual exposure on 02/03/2020. got tested on 09/03/2020 and 13/04/2020 from dr lal path lab. both came negative. test used was cmia hiv 1&2. my last cmia test i.e on 13/04/2020 which is 43 day came back negative. reliable ?

Accepted Answer

More or less: To be sure get a HIV nucleic acid test at 6 months after exposure.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

i had condom protected sex a year back for 10-20 sec. at massage parlour, i was scared so after a 36 days i did a hiv test using cmia ag/ab technique at lal path lab which was non reactive. it just strike in my mind do i need test again or i am free?

Accepted Answer

: Probably but to be sure, would get a 4th generation HIV assay at least 90 days after exposure (ie., now).

Question 4

had office hysteroscopy 1 wk ago today path not in yet if it was bad news would labs have called my dr by now?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: There is a very good chance your doctor already has the report back.  Just call and confirm.  Most pathology reports are issued within 48 hours.  There are some very complicated cases which may require special studies but most cases would be completed by 48 hours.

Question 5

cmia 0.07 non reactive at 27 days with drlal path labs is accurate or not.
can a 27days negative fourth generation hiv result be reversed later ?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: A negative test at 27 days after exposure does not rule out HIV. To be sure you should repeat the test at three months and if negative, get a HIV nucleic acid test at 6 months after exposure.
Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, if you do, and get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Question 6

thyroidectomy in 10/12.  2 benign nodules w/a 3rd malignant found by path.  i-131 1/13.  current labs: thyro qu=154, t4=1.83, tsh=.437.  any concerns?

Accepted Answer

Not so far: Your thyroglobulin level is high, but this is to be expected within a few months after receiving radioactive iodine.  The TSH is at the lower end of normal, indicating that you are on a good dose of thyroid hormone (but you should take brand only).  Chance of recurrence is mostly related to your age and the size of the tumor.  If it was under 1.8 cm, the likelihood of recurrence is low.

Question 7

got my penile discharge tested by a path lab and my report stated "no gonococci seen, few gram+ve cocci few seen and pus cell 1+ seen". what does this mean ? after which i consulted a doctor and he gave me medication and i have recovered but i am st?

Accepted Answer

: You have nongonococcal urethritis, which is an STD. You should have also been tested for chlamydia, but half of all NGU has no known cause. You should be treated with doxycycline. Your sex partner(s) also need to be treated. If your doctor or clinic isn't following these standard recommendations, consider finding an STD expert. Good luck.

Question 8

i need to do a few lab tests

Accepted Answer

Lab test: That depends on which conditions you are testing for.

A healthtap doctor can help you. Consider a consult.

Question 9

could a cushings lab test be incorrect?

Accepted Answer

It can be tricky!: Testing for cushing syndrome (overproduction of cortisol) can be tricky because cortisol production occurs on a circadian rhythm (high in the morning, low at night).  The correct test needs to be done, and collected properly.  Sometimes, the tests to confirm cushing syndrome need to be done several times over a few months, to be sure it's not being missed.

Question 10

my lab test on mycpk is 287 what would cause this?

Accepted Answer

High CPK: This test tells you of muscle tissue breakdown.

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Had an unprotected sexual exposure 4-5 years back. due to fear now did an hiv combo test from dr lal path labs which came back negative . 0.01 reference interval is the result conclusive?

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Sir i had unprotected sexual exposure on 02/03/2020. got tested on 09/03/2020 and 13/04/2020 from dr lal path lab. both came negative. test used was cmia hiv 1&2. my last cmia test i.e on 13/04/2020 which is 43 day came back negative. reliable ?

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I had condom protected sex a year back for 10-20 sec. at massage parlour, i was scared so after a 36 days i did a hiv test using cmia ag/ab technique at lal path lab which was non reactive. it just strike in my mind do i need test again or i am free?

A member asked:

Had office hysteroscopy 1 wk ago today path not in yet if it was bad news would labs have called my dr by now?

A member asked:

Cmia 0.07 non reactive at 27 days with drlal path labs is accurate or not. can a 27days negative fourth generation hiv result be reversed later ?

A member asked:

Thyroidectomy in 10/12. 2 benign nodules w/a 3rd malignant found by path. i-131 1/13. current labs: thyro qu=154, t4=1.83, tsh=.437. any concerns?

A member asked:

Got my penile discharge tested by a path lab and my report stated "no gonococci seen, few gram+ve cocci few seen and pus cell 1+ seen". what does this mean ? after which i consulted a doctor and he gave me medication and i have recovered but i am st?

A member asked:

I need to do a few lab tests

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Could a cushings lab test be incorrect?

A member asked:

My lab test on mycpk is 287 what would cause this?

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