What does a positive result mean?
It means that HIV-1 antibodies were found by the Rapid Response in a particular blood sample and the individual providing that sample is or maybe infected. That individual is capable of passing the virus to someone else. In either case, it is imperative you consult with your physician as well as go to laboratory for more thorough testing. You can also speak with our customer support counselors at 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx.
It is important to bear in mind that common diseases, such as atrial fibrillation and stroke, occur as a result of the interplay of both environmental (including lifestyle and other health and medical conditions) and inherited risk factors. As a result, having a specific genetic risk factor for a common disease does not mean that one will necessarily develop the disease; and not having a certain risk variant does not eliminate the possibility of developing the disease. Rather, in the common diseases, genetic risk variants impact the likelihood that one may develop a given condition.
A positive result (“1” or higher) means that you have been exposed to second hand smoke in the past 2 to 3 days if you are a non-user of tobacco products. A positive result can also be caused by use of tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, etc., or nicotine medications such as a patch or nicotine gum. A positive result of “3” or higher indicates that you are very likely a smoker or user of tobacco or nicotine products.
A distinctly positive result on one particular marker, or better on several, means you will receive a commentary drawing your attention to the possibility of an underlying cancer or other serious medical condition and suggesting consultation with a physician of your choice as soon as possible. A moderately high marker result could suggest all kinds of benign conditions (have a look to the attached file “benign conditions and tumor markers” you got with your results), with the possible presence of a more serious condition. A visit to your doctor would be essential to clarify the matter.
