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I've read online that corticosteroids can effect an hiv test. i take flonase and have been told that flonase will not effect my hiv test results. is true flonase won't effect my results? if it is, why

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Will not affect test: Flonase is a local steroid, will not affect HIV testing results.

Answered 6/4/2018

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

It is true: Flonase does not create enough of a blood level to effect any testing.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I've read online that corticosteroids can effect an hiv test. i take flonase and have been told that flonase will not effect my hiv test results. is true flonase won't effect my results? if it is, why

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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