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Window period of RNA HIV test
What is the window period of the RNA HIV test right now?
Some websites say 1-2 weeks but some researchers say it would take 5 weeks (but the research is posted nearly ten years ago)
I have unprotected sex with a prostitute on 17th July, i plan to have a RNA test on 1st August.
Some websites say 1-2 weeks but some researchers say it would take 5 weeks (but the research is posted nearly ten years ago)
I have unprotected sex with a prostitute on 17th July, i plan to have a RNA test on 1st August.
However, if your exposure occurred within the last few weeks, the level of antibody may not be high enough to be detected. It is in this “window period” of more recent exposure that the virus may be detectable with an HIV RNA test (viral load) to determine your HIV status.
FDA website. This is not what the test is used for no. But for early detection you can use it.
FDA website. This is not what the test is used for no. But for early detection you can use it.
CONDOM PROTECTED sex is not a risk for contracting hiv.
your antibody test at 14 weeks is RELIABLE and CONCLUSIVE.
your antibody test at 14 weeks is RELIABLE and CONCLUSIVE.
had vaginal sex with a prostitute with a condom. 80 days after my exposure I took an HIV PCR RNA test was negative.then i took another antibody test @ WEEK 14 ALSO WAS Negative. so my question is should i move on ?i need some advise iam so worry please.
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/APU/rna-testing/
RNA testing is not a substitute for antibody testing. It’s a good additional test for those who may have had a recent risk (within the past 1 - 4 weeks) for HIV.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/580324
PCR or RNA tests. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests involve evaluating a blood sample for genetic material — RNA or DNA — produced by the HIV virus infection. These tests measure the amount of virus present in your blood (viral load) and are most useful for monitoring your condition after you've already been diagnosed with HIV. The tests may return a false-negative result if infection with HIV occurred too recently, such as fewer than five days ago.
http://www.fda.gov/Cber/PMAlabel/P9500054LB.pdf
The AMPLICOR HIV-1 MONITOR Test is not intended to be used as a screening test for HIV or as a diagnostic test to confirm the presence of HIV infection.
RNA testing is not a substitute for antibody testing. It’s a good additional test for those who may have had a recent risk (within the past 1 - 4 weeks) for HIV.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/580324
PCR or RNA tests. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests involve evaluating a blood sample for genetic material — RNA or DNA — produced by the HIV virus infection. These tests measure the amount of virus present in your blood (viral load) and are most useful for monitoring your condition after you've already been diagnosed with HIV. The tests may return a false-negative result if infection with HIV occurred too recently, such as fewer than five days ago.
http://www.fda.gov/Cber/PMAlabel/P9500054LB.pdf
The AMPLICOR HIV-1 MONITOR Test is not intended to be used as a screening test for HIV or as a diagnostic test to confirm the presence of HIV infection.
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