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HIV COMBO TESTING RELIABILITY
#256124 - 06/10/11 04:39 AM
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Got myself tested 4 weeks after my last "possible" exposure (oral receptive for about two minutes, no ejaculation, presence precum unknown, insertive partner's status unknown) via SD BIOLINE HIV 1/2 RAPID TEST. Results came out negative.
At the 7th / 8th-week mark, for peace of mind, I got myself tested again. This one was administered in a STD, HIV/AIDS central laboratory at a state hospital and these were the results along with the testing methods they used:
I. CLEIA (Abbott Architect HIV Ag/Ab) — Cut Off: 1.0, S/CO: 0.11, NONREACTIVE
II. EIA (BIO-RAD Genscreen HIV Ag/Ab Combination) — Cut Off: 0.300, S/CO: 0.073, NONREACTIVE
I looked around the Internet to learn about these testing methods and I've read somewhere that both kits offer early detection of the antigen/antibodies. Would you guys, by any chance, know if this is true? If so, are my results encouraging enough?
Thank you!
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the combo tests are very reliable. people usually test positive by weeks 4 - 6. negative test result at week 7/8 is very encouraging. and based on the extremely low risk of oral sex, i'd take it to be conclusive. you can test again in a month if you want. it will surely be negative again.
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