[Question #7901] Re question 7876

51 months ago

Hello again:

I just had a quick question. I found out my son has an IGA deficiency. If I have an IGA deficiency - would that affect my test results?

Re cap:

Exposures 2/28 and 3/7

4th generation testing on 4/9 & 4/24

The guy I slept with tested negative via a 4th generation on 4/14

Thanks again for answering. I was doing good until I received this info about my son today and I really couldn't find any answers via google. So, I figured I'd come and ask the experts.

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

51 months ago

Welcome back and thanks again for your confidence in our services -- but sorry you found it necessary. As discussed previously. the tests you had are exceedingly accurare, foolproof in every sense. The reliability of the results are not affected by any medical condition of any kind, including all immune deficiencies -- which also includes IgA deficiency. And in a way your own test results are irrelevant anyway: your partner's negative test proves you were not exposed to HIV and could not have been infected.

I hope this settles things for you! Best wishes and stay safe...

HHH, MD

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51 months ago

Thanks for answering so quickly. I really appreciate it. I figured that, as much but, wanted to confirm. Thanks again. :)

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

51 months ago

Happy to help -- best regards. (I happened to be logged in for both your messages -- most users don't get real-time replies!)---