[Question #6335] Hiv 3rd Gen testing question
15 months ago
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Hello Dr.
my question is concerning the hiv antibodies only test. 3rd gen
I understand the window period as I took three test. (One oraquick advance and two blood drawn Elisa) All post one year possible exposure and were negative . I read that some condition could cause false negatives, unable to produce enough antibodies due to x linked hypo gamma globulin deficiency , seronegative infection..non Clade b ... , delayed seroconversion??
if you were unable to produce the antibodies would that make it progress rapidly?
It has been 10 years since possible exposure
Worried that it could have been a false negative. Plan to get 4th Gen soon but very worried my previous three test were false negatives. I read a lot of your answers on medhelp forum but curious if you have ever seen a third gen negative post two years turn positive and if I were unable to produce antibodies would I know ?
thanks for your time
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H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
15 months ago
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15 months ago
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H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
15 months ago
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