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Hi had an hiv risk and tested negative after 12 weeks though ive been taking keppra (levetiracetam) for 2 years. will it interfere in the test resulting in false nega?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Screening tests, are good negative tests, wouldn't be affected by keppra, (levetiracetam) they usually test for the antibodies for hiv 1 and hiv 2, and what's called the p24 antigen, part of the virus itself, false positives on the other hand would warrant confirmatory tests, wish you wellness, take care

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/4/2015

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A member asked:

Hi had an hiv risk and tested negative after 12 weeks though ive been taking keppra (levetiracetam) for 2 years. will it interfere in the test resulting in false nega?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Minich agreed

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