JOURNAL ARTICLE

False-positive HIV screening test in a healthcare student.

  • Published In: Occupational Medicine, 2024, v. 74, n. 3. P. 251 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Quigley, J; Hussain, T; Arthur, C 3 of 3

Abstract

This case report focuses on a 22-year-old female Ambulance Technician student who experienced a false-positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening result following recent hepatitis B vaccination. The report highlights that occupational health (OH) clinicians working with healthcare staff and students should be aware that false-positive HIV results can occur due to factors such as recent vaccination or possible undiagnosed SARS-CoV-2 infection. It emphasizes the importance of thorough follow-up testing, including confirmatory HIV assays and viral load measurements, before concluding an HIV diagnosis. The report recommends that OH services establish clear protocols for investigating suspected false-positive HIV results and consider underlying causes to ensure appropriate management and clearance for exposure-prone procedures.

Additional Information

  • Source:Occupational Medicine. 2024/04, Vol. 74, Issue 3, p251
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0962-7480
  • DOI:10.1093/occmed/kqae015
  • Accession Number:177167836
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