ELFA test stands for enzyme-linked fluorescent assay. It is a new version of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). It is used for the detection of antibiotics against chlamydia trachomatis. It also helps in measuring antibodies, antigens, proteins, and glycoproteins in biological samples.
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Is the anti-HIV antibody screening test conclusive?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a few unprotected high-risk exposures in my life so far. I had a concern and checked my status of HIV through an ELFA test after three months following the last encounter. I did another ELFA test after six months, and both were non-reactive. I did not have any exposure in be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I have noted your concern. Your last screening tests for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), that is, fourth generation p24 antigen and anti-HIV antibody screening test is conclusive for all previous exposures. Negative antibody s... Read Full »
I had sores after doing a handjob. Can I get HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I did a handjob and made contact with a woman's nipple during intercourse. I have been concerned about HIV because the next day, I developed a cracker and a nose infection. I had a doctor friend who said it was sinusitis, and he gave me tablets, which worked well,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The chances of transmission of the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by an unprotected hand job and nipple contact as described is less unless there are bleeding wounds in hand. So the chances of transmission of the human immunodeficiency vi... Read Full »
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