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False Positive?

I received test results yesterday and need some help. The physician is optimistic that it's a false positive but I need some input. I went for retesting but need some type of hope right now.

HIV 1/O/2 Abs Index Value    1.01    Reference range <1.00
HIV 1/O/2 Abs QUAL              Repeatedly Reactive

What factors would contribute to a false positive? was also diagnosed with BV. Could this play a factor with my antibodies for testing?
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3149845 tn?1506627771
To clarify about testing to soon is that there is a list of about 40 different body conditions that could attribute to this including natually occuring antibodies.
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Hi, testing to early is a common cause as well as the below:

Laboratory equipment (eg. pipettes, microtiter trays, incubators, washers, and ELISA readers) must be available

· Constant supply of electricity, and regular maintenance of equipment

· Skilled technicians

· Accurate storage and testing temperatures
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