hiv testing at 6 weeks

Returned from the testing center. Non-reactive at 6-weeks and 2 days (44 days after potential exposure), using the rapid antibody test by Trinity Biotech - Capillus.

Are all negatives true negatives? A Non-Reactive (negative) test means that anti-HIV antibodies were not detected in the specimen. This test result is interpreted as Negative. It is possible to get a negative screening test if the infection is very recent. This may be because there is a window period of several weeks when a person may be infected but antibodies to the virus have not reached a concentration that is visible.

t use Oraquick in the UK for diagnostic purposes so our experience is limited but they are shown to be reliable in testing for HIV. The result will be around 99% accurate at six weeks. The tests you had earlier are reassuring but not as good as at the 6 week mark.

Hi all, i did post a question on this forum 6 weeks back, i had an HIV duo ultra test done at 24 days post exposure and then another test at 9.

6 weeks HIV DUO is highly encouraging but not conclusive. Fourth generation ELISA test sensitivity is >99.5% and specificity >99% to both B and non-B subtypes. If a person has taken the test at the 6 week post exposure. HIV DUO test is said to be best 6 weeks after the exposure. A negative results on 6 weeks by 'Fourth Generation ELISA for HIV1/2' would mean that you would have extremely extremely....extremely low chances to be HIV+ in 12/13 weeks .

HIV AB, HIV 1/2 , EIA w/ reflexes Result: Non-Reactive!! My question is, based on my symptoms should I retest at 6 months? Is my result conclusive regardless of HIV symptoms? Also, what test was performed above? Is it accurate??? Everything I read says it takes 6 months for HIV testing to be conclusive. I'm very scared. Please help.

For all practical purposes both of these types of test perform comparably and provide accurate information on the presence or absence of HIV infection in virtually everyone at 8 weeks following exposure.

full If you see the graph it clearly shows that even by the relatively older 2nd generation HIV antibody tests the results are detected well within 6 weeks. Wanted to share this information with all the worried wells. It is authored by a very senior doctor in CDC. I really appreciate and thank the moderators for all the good work they have done for educating users across the world on HIV prevention.

For all practical purposes both of these types of test perform comparably and provide accurate information on the presence or absence of HIV infection in virtually everyone at 8 weeks following exposure.

I took an hiv test at 6 weeks and another at 9 weeks after I had a possible exposure. I was told the testing used the latest technology. I think they called it 4th generation or something? Anyways, the test came out negative. However I have been reading that conclusive tests are really 12 weeks after exposure. Should I get retested? FYI, my exposure entailed genital to genital rubbing and fellatio. No intercourse. Thanks.

at 4 weeks its not that accurate.. after 8 weeks it will be very much accurate and at 12 weeks it will be conclusive. according to doctors here i believe 1 time instance is a 1 in 1000 chance provided the partner is hiv positive.

Hi Viki, At first, you had no risk as your penetrative sex was protected using a condom and HIV is not transmitted by oral sex. Secondly, your test at 45 days after exposure has turned non reactive which means you dont have HIV. You are safe. Stick to using condoms correctly for penetrative sex no matter what and you wont have hiv concern.

Hi, I got HIV test at 6 weeks and the result is negative. But the nurse told me to come back in 3 months. She also told me it's 3 generation and half test. I don't understand. I think there's no such a thing called 3.5 generation HIV test. My question is do I need to get tested again after 3 months? Please help!

Please anybody knows how accurate is the oraquick at 6 weeks ? I had unprotected oral sex with a sex worker (people claim she is HIV + probably true ) ..... I tested negative at about 7 weeks..

The health care providee who distrubuted the test said that they last class he took about hiv rapid testing said that about 99.5% of people will test positive at the 6 week mark.

3 to 3 and a half weeks later felt like my feet were burning which was followed by a swollen lymph node above my left ear, diahrrea, loss of appetite headaches severe pain by my shins a rash at 8 weeks etc. I have had a negative ab test at 60 days with antibody test and a negative finger prick rapid test at 92 days... Thoughts?

FIRST, I'll say SORRY to all of you guys, I once determined not to concern about HIV 6 weeks ago , but I reneged. Because the doctors scared me. The following is my experience today. I didn't mean to suspected any of you, but I also can not refuse what the doctor said. TEAK,LIZ, please don't be angry to see the followings, I just repeat what they say, not means I also think so. I was so nevours, so nevours. Today, 6 weeks after my sexual experience, I went to the CDC in our city.

Hiv testing at 6 weeks

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