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Are false positive elisa hiv tests a sign of cancer? it's been 2 years since my exposure? is

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VERY unlikely: There are many things that could cause a false positive elisa. It is extraordinarily unlikely that cancer would be the cause. See a doctor to discuss your concerns.

Dr Chiu agreed

Answered 5/22/2015

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