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If the Influenza A H1N1 (2009) Real Time RT-PCR result is negative, does that mean that I do not have 2009 H1N1 flu?

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If the Influenza A H1N1 (2009) Real Time RT-PCR result is negative, does that mean that I do not have 2009 H1N1 flu?

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If this test is negative you may be sick with something that is not the 2009 H1N1 flu. There is a small chance that this test can give a result that is wrong (false negative). No changes in your medical care should be solely based on a negative result.