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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Test
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What Affects the Test
Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:
- The use of corticosteroids.
- Antibody testing during the seroconversion period.
- Having an autoimmune disease, leukemia, or syphilis.
- Drinking too much alcohol.
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Last Updated:
February 17, 2009- Author:
- Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
- Medical Review:
- Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Peter Shalit, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine
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