i took an HIV test and 3\4 of results were negative but 1 of the test showed up reactive..is it likely that i am hiv + or no?.....if not why did the test show up reactive.
2006-09-27 15:32:58 · 10 answers · asked by countryside_77 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
the doctor did different types of screenings i believe........i know one is called weston blot...the other 3 im not sure. but i got a negative resuult on the weston blot
2006-09-27 15:40:24 · update #1
Dayumm...that's a hard one...it could just be a false positive. I'm sure they asked you to retest. Or worse case scenario, there aren't enough copies of the virus in your system yet to give a fully positive result ...I'm praying for you.
2006-09-27 15:36:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are times when a lab result for HIV will give an "indeterminate" result. It means that they got a suspicious result and further testing is required. If your p24 antigen test and HIV by western blot test came out negative then that means that you do not have the HIV virus detectable in your blood at this time. If you have not had any risky behaviours for some time then you are probably in the clear. Your doctor may suggest that you get retested in 3 - 6 months or maybe next year.
The reason for the weird results can be due to interference by other virus antibodies causing a bit of crossreactivity. Viruses are made up of lots and lots of antigens. Some of these antigens are similar to each other. It is very worrisome for the patient to go through all of this - but in order to create the most sensitive tests available they sometimes are not as specific so you can get a "false positive". Good luck in the future and be safe!
2006-09-27 22:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by petlover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that you're - . Hopefully not tho... :( But think of the bright side... 3 out of 4 tests were negative... So take comfort in that. I wish you all the best !!! Good luck.
2006-09-27 22:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
50/50 the test could have been mistaken you probally dont but you might want to go ahead get tested agian.
2006-09-27 22:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sorrt to say you are positive whe n this was shown up reactive it was positive that you have it sorry but fact is fact . in my opion?
2006-09-29 00:18:46 · answer #5 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should REALLY be asking your doctor about this, not Yahoo Answers.
2006-09-27 22:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by justamanandagorilla 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't play around with your health! if you are worried please go see a doctor and find out! is a matter of life or death....
Go see a doctor.....now! don't read another yahoo answer, don't call your friend and ask them, don't wait another second...just go SEE a DOCTOR
2006-09-27 22:39:04 · answer #7 · answered by 2u-sister 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take it again be sure not stumped, dont wanna pass it one if you dont have to right
2006-09-27 22:35:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
-- I believe sorry if this doesn't help
2006-09-27 22:34:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what the heck do you mean by that?!
2006-09-27 22:34:49 · answer #10 · answered by g poo 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋