What is the normal range of HIV test?

Some tests (not usually in the UK) include a number (ie 0.31 or 0.64). If the number is less than 1.0 the result is negative. If the result is very close to 1.0 (higher than 0.90) the doctor may repeat the test.

Can you be HIV positive and test negative?

If the results from a second test are positive, a person is considered to be HIV-positive. It’s also possible to receive a false-negative result. This means the result is negative when in reality the virus is present. This generally happens if a person recently contracted HIV and gets tested during the window period.

What is HIV test sample?

Blood (serum, plasma, DBS) is the preferred specimen for testing because it has a higher concentration of HIV antibodies than oral fluid. It also allows for additional testing, including for syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and for special studies of HIV type and subtype, and ARV resistance.

How many CD4 are in the body?

A normal CD4 count ranges from 500–1,200 cells/mm3 in adults and teens. In general, a normal CD4 count means that your immune system is not yet significantly affected by HIV infection. A low CD4 count indicates that your immune system has been affected by HIV and/or the disease is progressing.

What is the normal CD4 percentage?

This number tells you what percent of your total lymphocytes (a kind of white blood cell) are CD4 cells. A normal CD4 cell percentage is about 30 to 60 percent. The CD4 percentage is sometimes a more reliable measurement than the CD4 count because it tends to change less between measurements.

What is the normal count of CD4?

What is a good CD4 level?

A normal CD4 count is from 500 to 1,400 cells per cubic millimeter of blood. CD4 counts decrease over time in persons who are not receiving ART. At levels below 200 cells per cubic millimeter, patients become susceptible to a wide variety of OIs, many of which can be fatal.