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HomeAccess HIV-1 Kit
#165118 - 11/23/05 09:31 PM
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I was test negative after 18 weeks exposure by HomeAccess HIV-1. Anyone know what generation of HIV-1 test kit is. I was told it's gen one. Is 18 weeks conclusive for gen one test?
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don't matter , all tests are conclusive at 12 weeks
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Here is comment from Dr. Bob on essentially the same question you asked.
http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:gS-DDvnYPUUJ:www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Archive/Testing/Q149491.html+hiv+generation+window+period&hl=en
HomeAcess is 1st generation.
The CDC recommendation to test out to 6 months, is in IMHO, a reference to the 1st gen tests out there.
For example, it is clear from the following statement from the New York State Dept. of Health
http://www.hivguidelines.org/public_html/center/clinical-education/q-and-a/update.htm
that their recommendation to go to a 3 month window period was due to 2nd (1990 onwards) and 3rd generation tests (I don't remember when the first 3rd generation test was deployed, I think it was in early to mid 90's)
Whether you test out further beyond 18 weeks depends on your risk exposure as Dr. Bob points out.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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ravi
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hi
regards from india
You need not worry about the generation, by 12 weeks even first generation tests pick up the virus, your 18 week test is conclusive...you are HIV negative!
i believe home access is a fourth generation test.
stay well
take care
god bless you
love ravi
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Take Care
God Bless you
Stay Well
Love Ravi
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I am male and had unprotected sex with a female. I am a bit confused about the gen of HomeAccess--1st or 4th?
Thanks.
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