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Yes it can be. This is called a "false positive" That being said... False positives are rare but they can happen. Most health providers will do follow up testing to confirm the diagnosis. Rapid HIV tests that yield a positive reading are called "preliminary positives". Your positive result can and should be confirmed with further testing.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe most common test looks for the anti-bodies produced in response to the infection. Since these anti-bodies do not appear right away, you can test negative in the very early stages of infection. You can also test negative in the advanced stages of infection, when the immune system is so compromised that the anti-bodies' numbers are too low to register on the test. It takes about 3 weeks for the test to be considered reliable in most cases. However, allowing for slower immune responses, the accepted rule is that a negative test administered six months after exposure is conclusive.
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∙ 16y ago* It means that you do not have HIV.
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What is a negative result?
* It means that you do not have HIV.
What is the result if the patient is having an HIV DNA laboratory examine when hbsag is negative?
The result is that the patient HIV infected if the hbsag is negative.
What does nr mean on HIV test results?
Negative HIV test result
Is hiv result was negative then you fell free from hiv?
If your HIV test result was negative, and you've had no new risky exposures since the test, and if you are not in the window period, you can consider yourself free from HIV. The window period the time between infection with HIV and the time when the test will become positive.
Can hiv be transmitted even after a negative result of a likely infected person?
Yes. If the person had a "false negative" on their HIV test (getting a negative result even when the person actually does have HIV), then HIV can be transmitted. Sadly, false negatives are common, especially early in the infection. When in doubt, use condoms so that you are not infected with any STDs.
What is non reactive HIV test result?
Negative result. Take the Western Blot to confirm. A non reactive HIV test is a negative HIV test. There is no reason to confirm this with a Western Blot. Western Blots are only used to confirm a positive ELISA.
What is Non reactive anti HIV test result?
Its means that AIDS is negative.
Is a HIV test done at 85 day after the intercourse and the result is negative is that result is valid?
Yes, it would be a valid test.
Can HIV negative off spring be carriers?
A HIV negative person can not be a carrier of HIV.
What happens if you are HIV negative?
Relief happens if you are HIV negative.
How do HIV-positive and HIV-negative differ?
HIV-positive means you are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV-negative means that you are not infected with the HIV.
Can a person who transferred HIV to somebody be HIV negative?
No
