How Long After Pep Should You Be Tested Hiv

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

Non-Occupational Post Exposure Prevention

Other non-occupational HIV PEP programs may be available through emergency rooms or local clinics. Your city or state department of public health may have more information about HIV nPEP programs in your area. This list merely reflects formal programs that we are aware of at the time of publication. Commentary The decision to use nPEP is a difficult one. Even if you participated in an activity that put you at high risk for HIV infection,...

Ask the Experts

Testing after PEP - Peculiar concerns (HEPATITIS C AND DELAYED HIV SEROCONVERSION, 2011) (APTIMA - HIV-1 RNA QUALITATIVE ASSAY, 2011) (p24 ANTIGEN TESTING, 2011)

Dear Doctor FauscinoWith my apologies if some of the questions below seem repetitive. I hope I do not upset you. There are some matters below that are somewhat distinct and I am hopeful you can add some additional clarity and/or confirmation to....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No apology is necessary. I've answered so may questions in this forum over the years that greater than 99% of the questions I respond to on a daily basis I've already addressed (many multiple times). Responding to your specific... Read more »

Please help me Dr. Bob, please PCR/PEP (PCR TESTING WHILE TAKING PEP)

Dear Dr. Bob,First of all i just want to give you my deepest respect and thanx for this great service. You are an amazing person and an inspiration to me. I have spent a lot of time on this site in the last month...Why... Dr. Bob, (long story short)...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) can affect PCR test results. PEP is a combination of antiretroviral drugs used in exactly the same dosage that we use to treat active HIV infection. Therefore, these drugs can inhibit HIV replication and... Read more »

how long will pep drugs remain in my system

Dear Dr David WohlI have finished pep after having sex with an hiv+ prostitute(a girl). I used condoms through out but there was a cut on my winnie that could be from trauma during my private masturbation sessions. It was about 5 days old and...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

This sounded like a no to low risk exposure so I would likely have not recommended PEP.Efavirenz can last in the system for days but the levels will drop over that time.You need to get tested at 4 weeks and 12 weeks after your exposure. The PEP... Read more »

PEP impact on accuracy of HIV tests

After a significant exposure, and being placed on post-exposure prophylactic medication within 50 hours of exposure, is there any indication of how long one must wait to have accuracy in tests (RNA or standard antibody test)? Is there any data on...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

IF PEP does not work, the virus is detectable in the blood. So, the HIV RNA tests are accurate even during PEP. Typically, testing would continue after PEP to be completely certain and most centers test at end of PEP (4 weeks after exposure) and... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

HIV DNA RT by PCR test and PEP medications

Posted by johnnyyop2011, 1 Reply

On June 16, I discovered I was exposed several times to HIV from March 15 to June 10.

I tested negative via an antibody tests both in April and on June 17.

On June 17, I was immediately put on Post Exposure Prophylaxis medications (Kaletra 200-50 mg... Read more »

pep and testing

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i was on pep .how long should i wait to get tested if i have a pcr test? Read more »

PEP and testing for G-Man

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

G-Man -

I have lifted a quote of yours from another post:

"If you are actually infected the disease will start replicating immediately and that is where ARS comes from in the 2 to 6 week range. The only things that can delay replication is PEP or... Read more »

So worried - 3 month test next week post-PEP

Posted by 5parkl3, 1 Reply

Hi there,

I'm just hoping for some advice and support, as I have my 3-month test on Monday, and I'm going out of my mind.

I was sexually assaulted on 23rd October, and started taking PEP 15 hours later on 24th October, as although I was aware of one... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>