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Hiv p24 antigen
Here my partner report p24 antigen combo test carried out after I met him 13 days, result showing negative,and value 0.87 so 0.87 means virus present...if its reach 1 then he will positive?
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Nothing to worry, if doubt exists, please repeat test after 90 days of exposure.
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Your partner’s HIV Duo p24 Ag/Ab test is reported as negative/non-reactive. A value of 0.87 does NOT mean virus is present. In this test, values
Next Steps
-No treatment needed based on this report alone
-Repeat 4th generation HIV test after window period for confirmation:
-At 28 days → highly reassuring
-At 45 days → considered conclusive in most cases
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-Do not interpret numbers close to 1 as “almost positive”
-A negative report at 13 days is reassuring but still early
-Avoid repeated anxiety-driven testing before window period completion
-Contact me anytime on Practo for further consultation.
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Its normal.. nothing to worry
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It's negative. Don't need to panic.
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ITS NON REACTIVE MEANS NO HIV . SAFE.
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It is hiv negative
Don't worry
Do connect for further treatment queries
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Enjoy an HIV fre status and healthy sex life .
But your problem is something different which can be resolved after consultation and thorough review .
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A value below the lab cutoff is considered negative, and 0.87 alone does not confirm HIV. Since testing was done only 13 days after exposure, timing window period is important for proper interpretation. Please don’t panic consult with me once and I’ll guide you clearly regarding the report, risk level and exact follow up testing needed.
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"A value of 0.87 on an HIV p24 antigen combo test is clinically Negative. In these laboratory assays, any value below 1.00 is non-reactive. It is a common misconception that a 'high negative' value (like 0.87) indicates the presence of the virus or an early infection. This numerical value represents 'background noise' or natural protein interference in the blood; it is not a count of the virus itself. As long as the result is below 1.00, the test has not detected the HIV p24 antigen or antibodies."
Next Steps
The Window Period: "Since this test was conducted only 13 days after the encounter, it may still be within the 'window period.' While the p24 antigen can appear as early as 2 weeks, a negative result at Day 13 is not 100% conclusive. For a definitive result, the test should be repeated 4 to 6 weeks after the exposure."
Partner's Status: "If the partner's status remains unknown or if there is high anxiety, I recommend you (the patient) undergo a 4th Generation HIV p24 Antigen/Antibody test yourself once you have reached the 28-day mark for clinical certainty."
STI Screening: "Since there is concern about HIV, it is also advisable to screen for other more easily transmitted infections like Syphilis, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, which may have similar window periods."
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DO CONNECT AND CONSULT WITH ME FOR TREATMENT PLAN ON PRACTO APP
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To discuss the statistical reliability of this specific report and determine if you need a repeat test, please book a full consultation session via my Practo profile."
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Negative
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult Will help you
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
It is negative
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