6 Week Or 3 Month Window Period

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3 month Window Period or Six Month Window Period (WINDOW PERIOD, 6 WEEKS v 3MONTHS v 6 MONTHS)

Dr. Bob,Thank you for not only responding to me but for responding to all of us with concerns. Your responses have reassured me, but what causes me concern is the differing opinions on the window period. I've read, have been told that a test...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I've discussed this topic numerous times in this forum. I'll repost below a small sample of what can be found in the archives. I do realize it's a confusing issue.Dr. Bobwhat is the winow period 3 or 6 months? Can Whooo after 3?... Read more »

When is a test result definitive? (3 MONTHS VERSUS 6 MONTHS WINDOW PERIOD)

Dr BSome of your boards you say that a three month test is all you need, but I was reading about... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Window Period (WINDOW PERIOD)

Dr. Frascino:Many apologies if I am repetitive. To make things easier, if you want to refer me to... Read more »

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Window Period - 3 months vs 6 months

Posted by Anonymous

Quoto from New York Dept of Health: The Centers for Disease Control currently states that people with possible exposure to HIV, who test negative, should be re-tested six months after the possible exposure to ensure that sufficient time has elapsed... Read more »

6 MONTH WINDOW PERIOD, NO MORE?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi. From basically ALL the post Ive read recently, it seems that everyone agree that a negative test at 12 weeks (that is, 3 months) will be considered enough and conclusive, right? Everyone seems to agree on that.
BUT, what about all the stuff... Read more »

Solid support for 3 month window period?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Check out New York State Dept of Health AIDS institue guidelines: http://www.hivguidelines.org/public_html/CENTER/clinical-education/Q-AND-A/UPDATE.HTM

Most relevant quotes for those of us obsessing over 3 vs 6 months:

'as early as 1990, the... Read more »

3 months windows period is a myth!!

Posted by bura, 5 Replies

Just want to inform you that I am HIV positive! i've got scars on my arms.....it is like when we took BCG. It is fresh and it is red in color. Tomorrow going to the hospital to confirm. Guys wish me all the best. The windows period is indeed 6... Read more »

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