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I just got a negative hiv blood test. i read on line that corticosteroids can effect the test. i take flonase for allergies would that effect the test or is it still valid and negative?
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Still valid negative: Flonase is a local steroid, will not affect HIV testing results.
Answered 6/25/2014
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