Question
Is the HIV test accurate if HepC is diagnosed at the same time?
4 August 2011. Related: All topics, Complications and coinfections, HIV testing.
If a person is coinfected with Hep C and HIV at the same time, will the 3 months HIV test still give a conclusive result?
Answer
Yes. HIV tests are not affected by any other infections, medications or vaccinations. This information is included on the FAQ testing page.
For further information see the i-Base guide to HIV and hepatitis C coinfection