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Can cmv virus and type 2 diabetes together make the hiv western blot and pcr viral load tests false positive for hiv?

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Dr. William Boelter answered

Yes: A false positive is possible. A test done by a reputable lab is far better than the otc options! false positives can happen even if your health status is perfect!

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2014

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Likely not: If the HIV western blot and an HIV viral load are both positive, it is probably real.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Can cmv virus and type 2 diabetes together make the hiv western blot and pcr viral load tests false positive for hiv?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Boelter answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

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