Hi. I went and got a HIV test 90 days after an exposure. I had both the finger poke and blood test done. The finger poke came up negative, when i called to get my blood test results the doctor told me that they weren't able to test the sample because it was too thick. She kind of explained the issue but i didnt fully understand, she told me it can happen once in a great while. Can anyone explain what could have caused the sample to be too thick? I had a full cbc about a month ago and was told i was within normal limits on everything. Could it be my actual blood thats in me is too thick or, something they did caused the sample to become too thick? When i went in to get a redraw just to be sure im clear of HIV she told me it for sure wasnt tested. I just am curious why this could have happened. Tried looking online and cant find much
Hey,
Sorry to hear that and i known it is very annoying, once after i went back from the clinic, the doctor called me and said i need to do anther time as my simply was lost… lol
Anyway, I am not sure if the doctor means ‘thick’ by Polycythaemia ? if so, then you need to pay attention on your diet and daily life, as it means your red cell amount is too high, you need to have a check.
For HIV test, a finger poke test (3rd generation) required 3 months window time to get a confirmation result, which your result proofed that you are HIV Negative.
There is no need to do any more HIV test, and i never heard of too thick blood will affect blood test, if you want, maybe go to another clinic to test again and tell the doctor before the draw your blood.
Regards,