Patient Question
Hello Doctor,
I am a 23 year old, who recently got a HIV RNA test for early detection. I stopped taking biotin for 3 days before taking my blood test. Is that enough time for the biotin not to interfere in the test?
Answered by Dr. Nopporn Apiwattanakul
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Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
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Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
1.Biotin discontinued for three days before HIV RNA test. Not generally known to interfere with test results.
2.Ensures accuracy in early detection of HIV.
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