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What does a non-reactive result mean in HIV testing?

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD A non-reactive HIV test result usually means you don't have HIV. Retesting may be necessary because of inaccurate results during the window period. HIV antibody ...
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Non-reactive HIV test might not mean what you think

Sample blood collection tube with HIV test label on HIV infection screening test form. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Room's Studio) A non-reactive HIV test result generally means good news – you ...
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When your negative HIV test means you need another

Receiving a non-reactive HIV test result brings immense relief for most people, but understanding what this outcome truly means requires more than a simple celebration. While a negative result ...
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Immunoassays for the Diagnosis of HIV: Meeting Future Needs by Enhancing the Quality of Testing

Predictive values may be defined as the likelihood that a result is correct. Predictive values depend on prevalence of the target analyte. NPVs of HIV tests and testing strategies are always high even ...