Question
Would steroid inhalers affect my HIV test?
30 July 2010. Related: All topics, Drug interactions, HIV testing.
Would using a steroid inhaler for asthma delay or inhibit HIV antibody production within the 3-month window period? If I tested at 3.5 months after exposure with Architect Combo Ag/ab (antigen and antibody) test would this be conclusive?
Answer
Thank you for your question.
I believe I answered the first part of your question in a previous question. Â Any combined antigen and antibody test will be accurate 28 days after exposure so at 3 and a half months this test will be conclusive.
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