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A 30-year-old male asked:

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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Dr. Al Hegabanswered

Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience

Still valid negative: Flonase is a local steroid, will not affect HIV testing results.

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