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This report show negative...0.87 means is near to 1 means it can happen in upcoming month...0.87 is a virus ?
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Normal .. nothing to worry
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Its normal ... Nothing to worry
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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It's negative, need not worry.
Do consult for further treatment plan.
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Consult superspecialist like HOD ART CENTER GOVERNMENT SECTOR.
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Need some more details kindly consult
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It's negative.No need to worry.
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0.87 does not mean virus present. Please don’t panic .
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A value of 0.87 on an HIV screening test is clinically Negative. In laboratory testing, a 'cut-off' value of 1.00 is established. Any result below this number is considered non-reactive. It is a very common misconception that a value like 0.87 is a 'count' of the virus; it is actually just a measure of the light or electrical signal generated during the test. This signal is caused by natural 'background noise' or common proteins in your blood that react slightly with the test reagents. A value of 0.87 is just as negative as a 0.10; it does not mean the virus is growing or will 'reach 1' in the future."
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The 'Cut-off' Science: "Laboratory machines are extremely sensitive. They are designed to flag even the slightest reaction. The 1.00 cut-off is a safety margin; anything below that is a 'clear' result. Your body's natural chemistry is simply producing a 0.87 baseline signal."
Stop Numerical Tracking: "Do not compare numbers between different tests or different labs. Every machine has a different calibration. Focus only on the 'Non-Reactive' or 'Negative' status provided by the pathologist."
Caution: "Anxiety can mimic physical symptoms like fatigue or muscle aches. Do not mistake 'anxiety-induced' symptoms for signs of an infection that the lab has already ruled out."
Red Flags: "Seek professional mental health support if you find yourself unable to believe a negative laboratory report, as this is a hallmark of 'Health OCD' or HIV-phobia."
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Negative
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Khushal Mehta
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Surat
Hey gentleman!
It says your report is negative and you don’t have virus in your body. So you don’t need to worry for that. But I would say that for your own satisfaction and doubt you can repeat test after one month. But that test would be just for your satisfaction and doubt sir.
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Get chill down and enjoy your life !
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Dr. Lekshmipriya P J
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Thiruvananthapuram
Since it's negative .. you need not worry
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Dr. Subham Nirala
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
It is negative for now. If there is any exposure then recheck at 6 week and 3 month for confirmation to be sure.
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Repeat at 3 week and 3 months
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No
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Dr. Ajay Kestwal
General Physician
19 yrs exp
South Goa
A 0.87 is just as "negative" as a 0.10 or a 0.50. It does not mean you are "borderline" or "almost positive."
No, the number 0.87 is not a viral count.
While this result is negative, its accuracy depends on when the potential exposure occurred. If the test was taken very recently after an exposure (within the "window period"), a follow-up test may be recommended.
If you had a high-risk exposure less than 4 weeks ago, you should repeat the test at the 3-month mark for a definitive conclusion
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Use protection during intimacy till repeat test is also negative.
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