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I took a hiv-1/2 fourth generation test and the results were reactive. week later my hiv rna, ql tma came back negative. what does this mean?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
HIV test: A positive HIV 4th generation test and negative HIV RNA (viral load) could mean a false positive test, or an erroneus lab result. The test should be repeated in a few weeks.
Answered 3/23/2022
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More info needed: More info would be helpful: nature of exposures, symptoms, timing of tests. The most likely explanation is false positive results on the initial test. You should be in the care of an expert in HIV and its diagnosis, such as infectious diseases or HIV/AIDS specialist. Follow his or her advice about follow-up testing. Stay mellow in the meantime: probably you don't have HIV.
Answered 1/10/2018
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