Do any medications affect HIV tests?

Briefly, no, antibiotics and pain killers do not affect HIV test results.

What should I avoid before HIV test?

Avoid having unprotected sex or sharing needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment with anyone who has HIV or whose HIV status you don’t know. Do not share needles for ear piercing, body piercing, or tattooing. You could get HIV if someone with HIV used the needle before you.

What causes HIV false positive results?

The most common cause of a false-positive HIV result is when the test detects antibodies for a different infection or substance. For example, recent viral infections may cause a false-positive ELISA test result. A 2020 study reported false-positive HIV results due to a schistosomiasis infection.

What causes false HIV negative?

A false-negative result can happen if a person gets tested too soon after contracting HIV. Tests for HIV are only accurate after a certain amount of time has passed since the person has been exposed to the virus. This window period varies from one type of test to another.

Does Chlamydia show up on a drug test for HIV?

Being HIV positive and having being treated for chlamydia will not affect your drug test. However, there is a drug called Marinol (dronabinol) which contains THC. Marinol includes the active ingredient in marijuana and is sometimes prescribed to HIV positive people to increase appetite and stimulate weight gain.

Can HIV medications affect your cholesterol?

Why it’s important: Some HIV medications can affect your cholesterol levels and the way your body processes and stores fat. High lipids can make you prone to other medical problems, including heart problems.

What is a drug resistance test for HIV?

A drug resistance test helps your provider identify which, if any, HIV medicines will not be effective against the strain of HIV you have. Why it’s important: Drug resistance test results help your provider determine which HIV medicines are most likely to work for you.

What should I avoid before a HIV antibody test?

HIV antibody tests are not affected by other circumstances. This includes infections, medications, most vaccinations, putting on weight, eating or drinking anything before the test, use of alcohol or recreational drugs, mouthwash or time of day.