Could It Take Longer Than Six Months For An Hiv Test To Show Postive

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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 »

Wait longer than six months before positive results?

About two years ago, I donated blood to the American Red Cross. A few weeks later I received a... Read more »

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

Negative test in June 2010 and postive July 2010

Dear DoctorsI had a HIV test in 2009 which was negative, then again in 28th June 2010, also... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

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Tested Postive 9/4 - scared and confused

Posted by sacinsc, 8 Replies

I found this website today, and although it has kept me reading for most of the day and given me some enlightenment from the comments you all have made I cannot stop feeling these incredible emotions. I know it is normal to feel overwhelmed when you... Read more »

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He tells me...after six months.

Posted by Cristo, 13 Replies

Hello all,
This is my first post, and until two days ago, I never even knew this website existed or that I would have a reason to come here. I have been dating a 29 year old man (I am 28) for the past six months and two days ago he told me... Read more »

Recently tested postive, symptomatic, scared

Posted by newlander, 5 Replies

Hey all

I recently went in to test for HIV four years after what i thought was low risk, tested to six weeks neg and stopped like an idiot. Now I tested positive after lymph glands going up and weight loss. I'm goint to get the Viral Load test and... Read more »

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