She Tested Positive for HIV AND Herpes… But Neither Was True.

Koiya

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A Positive Test That Wasn’t Positive

After receiving a false-positive herpes diagnosis, Kierra was later told she had tested positive for HIV. Before her HIV result was confirmed, she was immediately placed on medication and began taking it while waiting for a second test.

Days later, she received the call: her HIV test was negative.

So why did she test positive?

Further testing revealed that she has a rare antigen that may cause false-positive results for both herpes and HIV.

In this episode, we discuss her experience, the importance of confirmatory testing, and the questions surrounding the medical care she received.