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Question

Does being an asthmatic affect my test?

Hi I was wondering does being asthmatic and having hay fever affect HIV testing? Also is 3 months conclusive in the UK? What test does the NHS use?

Answer

Thank you for your question.

Please follow this link to a previous question about having asthma and going for a HIV test. Having hay fever will have no affect on the test.

The NHS use a variety of tests. However, the main type of tests currently being used are the fourth generation tests. For more information about the tests available and the timeframe they are accurate please follow this link.