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Are the results of hiv elisa test effected by orlistat consumption during the past 6 months. would it hamper antibody formation thus the test result.?

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Will not affect test: orlistat will not affect HIV test.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/8/2015

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