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My partner report I took after I exposure with him 13 days,p24 antigen test done and value show 0.87 negative so what if means she is near to positive...in upcoming month , please find attached image
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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It is negative,
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Numbers close to 1 do not predict future positivity by themselves. Please don’t panic.
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"A value of 0.87 on an HIV p24 antigen combo test is clinically Negative. It is a common misconception that this number represents a 'count' of the virus. In reality, this is a Signal-to-Cutoff (S/CO) ratio. Any value below 1.00 is non-reactive. The 0.87 is simply 'background noise' or natural protein interference in the blood; it does not mean there is a small amount of virus present, nor does it mean the value is 'rising' toward a positive result. However, because the test was done only 13 days after exposure, we must account for the biological window period."
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The 28-Day Milestone: "While the p24 antigen can sometimes be detected early, a 4th-generation combo test is most reliable starting from 28 days post-exposure. I recommend your partner repeats the test at the 4-week mark for a much higher degree of clinical certainty."
Definitive Testing: "For absolute, 100% medical closure, the test should be repeated 90 days (3 months) after the encounter. This is the internationally recognized 'gold standard' for a final negative result."
Symptom Monitoring: "If your partner develops a high fever, unexplained rash, or severe sore throat before the next test date, you should consult a specialist immediately for a clinical evaluation."
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To discuss the specific sensitivity of this lab report and create a final testing schedule for absolute peace of mind, please book a full consultation session via my Practo profile."
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Repeat test
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Do consult
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