2006-08-08 00:10:52 · 5 answers · asked by poodle 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
yes, nothing is 100%
2006-08-08 00:16:02 · answer #1 · answered by kida_w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ELISA is used as a screening test. A positive result does not necessarily mean that the person has HIV infection. There are certain conditions that may lead to a false positive result, such as Lyme disease, syphilis, and lupus. A positive ELISA test is always followed by a confirmatory test termed Western Blot. A positive Western Blot is generally regarded as conclusive for an HIV infection.
Please see the webpages for more details on HIV test.
2006-08-08 00:23:01 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya its possible. When you are going to do HIV you can notice that the result will be stated only like "Reactive" or "Nonreactive". Some times there can be a techical problem. No test will be reported as Positive unless that person undergoes tests like---- test-P24,
2006-08-08 00:18:26 · answer #3 · answered by funguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible. One time I had taken the test...and it "Reacted"....so I made a second appt to go to my private doctor and be further tested. (Was at a clinic the 1st time being tested) It came back negative. To make sure it was negative....I went back every 2 months to get tested. Still negative....SO YES IT IS POSSIBLE!
2006-08-08 03:40:31 · answer #4 · answered by Joii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can occasionally have a false positive or negative. If it is negative keep checking 6 months after exposure
2006-08-08 05:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋