Mononucleosis :: Can Your Blood Test Come Back False Positive For Mono?
Apr 16, 2016
Are there diseases that can sort of "mask" as mono, yet be something else? Can something else other than EBV test you positive?
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Apr 16, 2016
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Mononucleosis :: Recovering From Mono?
I am 52 years old. I just discovered that a recent blood test came back positive for mono markers. My doctor told me that I am RECOVERING from mono but I can't remember EVER having mono! I've been suffering from fatigue and body aches (along with shortness of breath) for 3 months now. So, how long is this going to last and how is it possible to be recovering from something I don't ever remember having?
View 1 RepliesPolycystic Ovary Syndrome :: Pcos And False Positive HPT (home Pregnancy Test)
does any body have pcos and had have several hpt come positive along with blood test but nothing on the ultrasound please could u reply am rerally confuse at this point because i have never had a pt positive n i did 7 n they were all positive and the blood test was also but both ultrasound showed nothing
View 4 RepliesAm I Pregnant? :: Positive On Pregnancy Test, Negative On Blood Test
i had my period last june 9 2014, then on june 27 and 28 i had a light spotting.den, i felt something's wrong with me..there's a feeling or slight symptoms of a pregnant woman..a boobs are tender to touch and painful..my body feel hot like i was having a light fever..than july 1 i take a pregnancy test and shows positive but faint line.. then, july 2 to 8 i got again spotting.. and goes away.. july 14 i took another pregnancy test shows again positive faint line.. i went to my ob july 18 just to know her what's happening on me. i had that light spotting again..and in transvaginal ultrasound shows that there was a thickening of the lining tells me that i am positive. 5 to 6 weeks, but i have a cyst considered benign.nothing to worry about she said. she gave me medicine duphaston good for 10 days, and i'm going to come back for a follow up appt. on july 28. again the spotting continues sometimes light bleeding, sometimes full on my liners. another medicine duphaston gud for 5 days she gave me because on the ultrasound she saw only thickening of the linings and the baby wasn't developing. then, this day august 1 i came back for the final appt, i took a blood test and shows negative. transvaginal ultrasound shows again the lining on my ovary.
View 1 RepliesHypothyroidism :: Thyroxine Can Give False Fasting Blood Test ?
I am on 150mcg Thyroxine and have a fasting blood test on Friday. I take thyroxine at night as it makes me feel better the next day - like my thyroid is already working/functioning as it should be. Lots of speculation about whether to take meds before a test - fasting or not and if it could give a false reading. Wish doctors could be consistent with their thyroid diagnosis, and have not published their findings on whether or not to take meds before a blood test.
View 1 RepliesHigh HCG And False Positive?
My HCG is elevated and shows positive pregnancy. I had been told I cannot become pregnant and have not had a menstrual cyclE for 4 years. I am getting 44. I had series HCG and vaginal ultrasound to confirm false positive. Why am I having high HCG and false positive? I take 125 mcg Synthroid and no other medications.
View 1 RepliesMen :: Chances Of A False Positive For Chlamydia?
About 3-4 weeks ago I had a itchy/ticklish sensation in my urethra. A few days passed and then I noticed a clear discharge. The discharge is a bit sticky, so it makes the hole of my penis stick together. A few days later, I woke up and saw a white discharge. The white discharge only happened this one time. So, I went to the hospital the next day and did a urine test. The tests came back negative. The doctor said that it was probably some kind of bacteria, but it should go away. Well, I waited for about a week, and the tickling sensation and discharge was still there. So I went back and he referred me to a urologist.
I went to the urologist and did a swab and urine test. The test came back positive for Chlamydia. I was shocked because I have been with my girlfriend for 8 months and we lived and worked together for about 3 months now. We are literally with each other 24/7, so I know she didn't give it to me. Also, she got her full gyno screening about a month ago and everything came back negative. Since I didn't believe this test, I went to a third doctor and took a urine test. I came back positive for 2 things now -- Chlamydia and Gardnerella. How is it that I took this test 3 times and got 3 different results?
So, my question is -- what are the chances that I received 2 false positives for Chlamydia? Is there any other type of infection that can get mixed up with Chlamydia? The 2nd doctor gave me antibiotics for Chlamydia and I took them for 6 days, however, I still had the discharge after 6 days with little improvement. So, I just started taking a different type of antibiotics from the 3rd doctor, also for Chlamydia. The thing is, I really don't see how it would be Chlamydia. Unless I was silently carrying it for 8 months (I don't think this is even possible!?). My girlfriend and I have unprotected sex since she is on the pill. After I told her my test results, we were both baffled. One factor that I think it could be is that I changed laundry detergents recently. Is it possible that this could cause a false positive for Chlamydia?
STDs :: HSV 1 - 1.29, No Cold Sores - False Positive?
I just got an HSV1 (IgG) test result of 1.29, which is "positive" and had a couple of questions for the community.
1. This number is low enough that there's a pretty good chance of it being a false positive, right?
2. This test wouldn't cover any new exposure in the last month, right?
3. Does this result mean I already have antibodies and that I'd be more protected against getting oral/genital HSV1 (depending on where I already have it)?
Chlamydia :: For Over 15 Months Undetected Or Be A False Positive?
This past week I visited Planned Parenthood to switch birth control pills. My previous pill were causing severe hormone imbalance and I could not deal with it anymore. When I went they did a urine test to check for STIs and STDS. Over a week later, this morning, I received a call that unfortunately results came back positive for Chlamydia.
I have been between crying and panicking all day- even after my appointment this afternoon to receive my antibiotic. My partner and I have been together since January of 2015. Neither of us has cheated. We're at the point in our relationship where we've been ring shopping. Now my entire world has been flipped upside down and shattered.
He cannot be tested right away (it'll have to wait until Monday) because of a sports tournament that he is attending right now. There is no way to get tested without alerting the entire team and coaches of the situation. My question is- we have had different partners before. We had partners before we dated. Is there ANY possible way this could be present for extended months or years?
I asked my nurse and she seemed doubtful treating me like a floozy and implying that one of us was lying to the other. We've both offered to take lie detector tests to save our relationship. I am torn up and heart broken right now and none of this makes sense. This is not a casual relationship- we live together and spend 350 days out of the year together. How could this possibly happen? Any sense of a false positive (I also asked the nurse this after reading cases online and she laughed and told me to just take the medicine)
Other helpful information: I have never had any symptoms. None. They believe that I could my pelvic pain could be a symptom but that has been going on for years (since I was four) I go to the doctor at least twice a year for stomach and pelvic pain. Anything would help! I'm completely lost right now.
Herpes :: Western Blot - Possible False Positive?
I have been diagnosed with HSV 2 via western blot. I know it's the best test for diagnosing this virus.
But my question is this, are there any cases of a false positive with this test? I really can't find much online. I have had zero symptoms. I'm not sure how long I have had this, but I'm guessing at least 4-6 months. That's how long it's been since my last ready came back negative. And my ex had admitted now he has it and it's been more than 3 months since we last had sex. So I'm guessing I caught it in that small window of time. I know he was cheating on me.
But could past history with having chicken pox, shingles, mono and HSV 1 also contribute to a false positive?
Platelet Donation False Positive HIV Testing
I donated platelets back in March and I just got a letter in the mail the other day saying that I am no longer eligible to donate blood because I tested reactive to the anti HIV 1/2 test, but tested negative on their confirmatory test (they didn't specify what their "confirmatory" test was)
I have never had a blood transfusion, never used IV drugs, and my one and only sexual partner is my long term boyfriend (we have been together for over 7 years, always wear condoms, and we were each other's first partners). I live in the US.
I do have piercings, the oldest one I got in 2010, and I gave blood after receiving it without a problem. I also had my wisdom teeth extracted last March and I did get a flu shot in September (6 months before the donation)
At the time of donation I was sick, I had a bit of a head cold but I was on my way to recovery (but still sick..)
Could the fact that I had a head cold (stuffy/runny nose, sore throat, cough, fatigue) during the time I was donating cause a false positive?
Herpes :: Asymptomatic Virus Shedding - False Positive? Carrier?
I was tested positive for HSV2, but no symptoms
Also I would like to know the best way to prevent passing this HSV2 ...
Oraquick Test Accuracy - Causes Of 8% False Negative?
So my story goes, between 5-10 years ago I had a few(approximately 4) unprotected sexual encounters. I never gave it a second thought as I was young and invincible plus, I had no reason to doubt the women I was with. Recently I started getting worried that I may have contracted hiv at some point during that time; a highly unlikely and unreasonable fear, but none the less it has been causing me extreme anxiety. Last week I decided to take an oraquick at home test and the results came back negative, easing my mind at that time. I then began to wonder if I preformed the test to the exact specifications (I was worried I may have drank some water in the 30 minute window before testing). So again, I went and bought another test, was sure not to drink for an hour before and again got a negative result.
My mind was at ease until I read that these tests have an 8% chance of false negative; which is strange because its the same test administered in clinics with 99% accuracy. My question: are the causes of false negatives typically due to user error or testing before the window period is up? Do I have anything to worry about?
I am considering taking another test or perhaps going to get a rapid blood test. I know my odds of being positive are extremely low but I keep focusing on the what if. Please help and thank you!
P.s. already in the process of scheduling an appointment to figure out this irrational anxiety.
Herpes :: If Shingles Would You Test Positive For HSV 1 Or 2
I just took the test although I didn't get my result back I had shingles about a year ago and I know herpes and shingles are similar would I get a positive test back if I had it ..... Scared I have it so I took the test
View 6 RepliesOvulation Test Was Positive And Now I Am Bleeding
Me and my fiance are trying for a baby. Last month I did not have a period and have seen multiple doctors and tests and they said I was not pregnant. I have had severe pain in my pelvic area but they cannot find out why. Now just two days ago I took an ovulation test and it was positive and now I am bleeding but not like my period that typically happens. Plus my period always come around the middle of the month and lately I have been very exhausted. and pains in my pelvic area can I please get any advise on what can be happening?
View 1 RepliesPregnancy Test Positive But Had A Hysterectomy
I had a partial hysterectomy and another partial hysterectomy in 2003. And two weeks ago at the doctor's office I tested positive for being pregnant. Last night I took a ovulation test had two lines for positive. The nurse said you can't ovulate with no ovaries. I just went to take the blood test now I am wanting for that.
View 1 RepliesLyme Disease :: Western Blot Test Could Be False Negative After ELISA Negative?
I have the symptoms of lyme except for the characteristic bull's eye rash - chronic pain, numbness/tingling, fatigue, bad memory.
The ELISA test came back negative, I am thinking of getting the Western blot test done. Can the Western blot come back with a false negative?
HIV Prevention :: Test Positive First, Then Negative Confusing
I'm still freaked out and stressed even had a sleepless night,yesterday I went for an hiv test,1st test came back positive,they ran another test that's called "1st respond to hiv" it came back negative,the nurse said we should re-do the tests again,they where done both of them again and they came back negative,I'm on separation for almost 7months now and breast feeding my partner came to visit me for a night a month ago,we had an unprotected sex,he even told me not to worry about anything,what you think I should do, Stressed and confused"
View 1 RepliesTest Positive For Herpes If Your Having A Shingles Outbreak?
Will you test positive for herpes if your having a shingles outbreak?
View 2 RepliesPregnancy :: Positive Test, Heavy Bleeding
I was about 10 days late on my period and finally decided to take a test. In which was positive. I took 3 more just to make sure and they were positive as well. A couple of days later, I started to spot but it was brownish. It stopped after a short bit. And then started again and it became heavy. Kind of like a the first days of a period. Some clotting here and there. I am on my 4th day of bleeding and it's still heavy. I took another test thinking I must of had a chemical pregnancy but it was still a strong positive. I feel like my symptoms I had before are gone now and I'm just confused with what to do. Any advice?
View 2 RepliesHIV :: Takes Upto 3 Months To Test Positive?
well a few months ago at 18 i lost my virginity to my first girlfriend she had no stds or anything we both went to get checked.. so i know its not from here
anyway about 3 weeks ago i had protected anal sex with a female police escort and the condom broke i was not aware until i pulled out and im really paranoid i have hiv i went to clinic got tested for everything all came back negative but this was a few days after it happened i heard hiv takes upto 3 months to test positive.
and im getting some symtoms i have diarrhea went to doctors he said i have sinus now i feel dizzy randomly light headed it stings when i pee sometimes i get random red spots on head of my penis and they go i am so paranoid i don't know how i can make it upto 3 months im 19 and im scared of dying of hiv i feel like killing myself