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Will PCR viral load test give exact results of HIV infection after 8th day of having sex with prostitute...
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Dr. Preeti Mathur
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3 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello it depends upon the source of entry in your blood stream.just doing is not sufficient,pcr test result should be evaluated. If you reports them share with me.
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Dr. Amit Agrawal
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21 yrs exp
Noida
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Hello Sir
Yes PCR test is an extremely sensitive test. It can detect the viral load within hours and also in very low quantities.
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Before PCR it's advisable to go for P24 capture test and ELISA
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