HIV Antibody Testing (MEIA)?!
Question: HIV Antibody Testing (MEIA).?
I had an HIV antibody test 8 and Half weeks (2 months) after the possible exposure using Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay (MEIA) Screening technology. Can anyone tell me that:
1. Is MEIA an appropriate method for screening HIV Antibodies.?
2. How accurate my results are 8 and half weeks (2 months) after the possible exposure.? and what ratio of people turn positive in that period.?
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1. Is MEIA an appropriate method for screening HIV Antibodies.?
2. How accurate my results are 8 and half weeks (2 months) after the possible exposure.? and what ratio of people turn positive in that period.?
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Answers:
Hi, there.
MEIA is valid HIV screening tool for HIV detection. After two months post exposure, 95% of people who are HIV+ will test positive. Well over 99% test positive by 3 months. In VERY RARE cases of someone with a pre-existing immune condition it can take up to 6 months to test positive.
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MEIA is valid HIV screening tool for HIV detection. After two months post exposure, 95% of people who are HIV+ will test positive. Well over 99% test positive by 3 months. In VERY RARE cases of someone with a pre-existing immune condition it can take up to 6 months to test positive.
Good luck.Health Question & Answer