Question

Is my HIV test result above the cut-off value?

29 May 2022. Related: All topics, HIV testing.

I am male 22. My question is related to HIV/AIDS. I saw my blood test report for HIV, it was non-reactive. The cut off value is 1.00 and my blood value was 0.32.

Someone told me that standard value should be 0.10 to 0.20. As my value is 0.32, therefore I had been infected with HIV, but its intensity is very weak.

Maybe after 4 to 5 years it will cross the cut off value and my blood report will become positive for HIV.

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

The person gave you wrong information.

The test shows you are not HIV-positive.

Although there are different tests the cut-off is usually 1.0.

Please see:

https://i-base.info/guides/testing/what-does-a-number-on-my-negative-hiv-test-result-mean

or question 8 on this link to common Qs.
https://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions

These links have more information about what the number means.

Any test results should also come with the normal range. So if a test using a different range, this will be given with the result.

Perhaps show your friends this answer.

This Q was first posted in 2009 and was updated in 2022.