Reference ranges
| Non-reactive | No HIV detected at this time |
| Reactive (screening) | Requires a confirmatory test before any diagnosis |
| Window period | Up to 90 days for antibody tests; shorter for 4th-generation |
| Confirmed positive | Only after a confirmatory assay |
Reference ranges vary between laboratories and methods. Always read your result against the range printed on your own report.
Seek care urgently if
- Possible exposure within the last 72 hours — PEP may still work and is time-critical
- Fever, rash and sore throat 2–4 weeks after possible exposure
- Severe weight loss with persistent diarrhoea
- Oral thrush with unexplained illness
What a high result can mean
Reactive screening result
Must be confirmed — screening tests are designed to over-call rather than miss.
False reactive
Occurs with pregnancy, recent vaccination and some autoimmune conditions.
What a low result can mean
Non-reactive within the window period
May need repeating at 6 and 12 weeks after exposure.
Non-reactive outside the window
Reliably negative.
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Send us the value and we will tell you whether it needs an appointment or not. No account, no form.
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What happens next
A reactive screening result is always confirmed before anything is concluded. If confirmed, CD4 count and viral load establish the starting point — and treatment today is highly effective, with a normal life expectancy on it.
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This page explains what a result can mean in general terms. It is not a diagnosis and cannot account for your history, medication or examination. All visits to Mascot Healthcare are by appointment — Mon–Sat, 9AM–5PM, 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.