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Hello i had an exposure to hiv & got tested with 4th gen tests on 6 weeks and 3 months post exposure( negative). i used anti histamines every day due to allergy. also used steroid inhaler and eye drop once every two weeks . will it affect my test ?

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Tests are accurate: Modern HIV tests work just fine in patients using such allergy medications. No worries.

Answered 7/29/2018

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A member asked:

Hello i had an exposure to hiv & got tested with 4th gen tests on 6 weeks and 3 months post exposure( negative). i used anti histamines every day due to allergy. also used steroid inhaler and eye drop once every two weeks . will it affect my test ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

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