Dr. Utkarsh Sharma
Pathology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
We have done HIV test two years back. My wife got negative. My test results showed one method is positive, and the rest are all negative. The test was repeated after one month. I got a negative report, and the doctor said nothing to worry but that registered in my mind why it showed positive in one method. Then I started giving samples to many advanced diagnostic centers. All reports came negative. I have almost done it 50 times. The latest report got delayed for some reason, but they have mentioned negative as per NACO 3 guidelines. So it is not leaving my mind, and I am not getting that comfort also to discuss this.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern. It is tough to be in such a situation. One method may have given false positive results due to some technical error. Certain conditions, such as the following, may cause a false-positive result. EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) infection, autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, having recently received a vaccination, such as for flu or hepatitis B, receiving multiple blood transfusions, a clerical error may also cause a false positive result. Another reason can be the mixing of samples. As you have got negative results multiple times, I am confident that it was an error that resulted in a false positive result and caused you such mental stress. You should stop getting tested again and try to lead an everyday life. Hope this helps. Thanks and take care.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thanks for the reply. Yes, this may be possible, but I got thrice like this in the last two years, and they have given negative under NACO 3 Guidelines. What do they mean by that?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern. As per guidelines, individuals asymptomatic for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) require testing from 3 different test kits before a reactive (positive) diagnosis is made. For symptomatic individuals, testing has to be done using two different kits. So, it is likely that your diagnosis is (nonreactive) negative as it tested nonreactive from subsequent kits. I hope this clears your doubt. Thanks and take care.
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