If you have been tested for HIV infection, you may be told that the result is 'reactive'. While this is sometimes described as a 'positive' result, it could be a false positive. The result indicates that the test has reacted to something in your blood and this should be investigated further.2 jul 2019
Can you have HIV antibodies and not have HIV?
Normal results are negative. This means that no antibodies were found and that you may not be infected with HIV. Most people who become infected with HIV will develop antibodies to the virus within 2 months.
Can a reactive HIV test be negative?
If you have a reactive result then we will discuss this with you and organise for you to have a second blood sample taken in clinic so that the confirmatory tests can be done. In many cases the initial result is not confirmed and the final result will be negative.
What does HIV non reactive mean?
Information on Non-reactive (Negative) HIV Test Results. You have received a non-reactive HIV test result today. This almost always means you are not living with HIV.
What is difference between negative and non reactive?
A non-reactive (negative) test result means that antibodies to HIV were not detected in the blood sample. However, your test may come back negative if you have been infected by HIV very recently.
What is HIV-1 and 2 antibody test?
The HIV antibody test advised by the CDC is the HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody combination immunoassay test. If you test positive for HIV, the CDC advises the following follow-up tests: HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody differentiation immunoassay. This test is to confirm HIV and find out if you have HIV-1 or HIV-2.
How is one HIV diagnosed?
Blood tests are the most common way to diagnose HIV. These tests look for antibodies to the virus that the body creates in an attempt to fight the virus. People exposed to the virus should get tested immediately, although it can take the body anywhere from six weeks to a year to develop antibodies to the virus.