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06-16-2005, 10:24 AM
I just got a copy of my labs and I'm non-reactive so I'm very happy! I do have a few questions though...
My lab says:
HIV-1 AB Screen W/Refl --- non-reactive
note: a non-reactive result indicates that hiv-1 (htlv-III) antibodies have not been found in this patient specimen. A non-reactive result, however does not preclude previous exposure or infection with hiv-1.
So, is it basically saying that the test shows non-reactive as long as I have not been recently exposed? I guess I dont' understand the "note". Also, is this the only HIV test or is there also one for HIV2?
TIA!
My lab says:
HIV-1 AB Screen W/Refl --- non-reactive
note: a non-reactive result indicates that hiv-1 (htlv-III) antibodies have not been found in this patient specimen. A non-reactive result, however does not preclude previous exposure or infection with hiv-1.
So, is it basically saying that the test shows non-reactive as long as I have not been recently exposed? I guess I dont' understand the "note". Also, is this the only HIV test or is there also one for HIV2?
TIA!

