Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva
HIV/AIDS specialist
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Hello doctor,
Does regular intake of alcohol, say 150 mL daily, affect the HIV antibody tests. If so, can I go for an RNA PCR (Ribonucleic Acid Polymerase Chain Reaction) test in such cases?
Hello,
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It is unlikely for the test result to be affected by alcohol intake. You can undergo the test as advised by your doctor.
Please revert for any further queries.
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