How Long Do I Wait To Get Tested After Making Out

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-its 2001, not 1987 no more -!!! testing conclusive under 3 months, will it ever be????!!!! it's human torture to wait that long!???

My Dearest Dr. Bob,I apologize for the title, I realize that having to live with the virus on a daily basis is FAR FAR MORE CHALLENGING that simply having to sit 3 months to test to test out. And I commend you and compliment you in your fight...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Rossi.I was amused by your title "It's 2001, not 1987 no more!!!" 2001???? Hmm. Is Rossi a nickname for Rip Van Winkle perhaps?I agree the window period is indeed frustrating. HIV testing technology has been improving (third-... Read more »

I've waited very long....

DOCTOR ROBERT,I'M LINDA FROM CHINA AND I'VE WRITTEN TO YOU MANY TIMES BUT NO REPLY.I HAVE... Read more »

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partner just tested positive - how long should i wait to be tested?

I tested negative last May. My partner just tested positive and will have his confirmation/first... Read more »

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

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Dispute over how long to wait 3 months or 2 weeks

Posted by arc3506, 5 Replies

Hi, its been awhile since I've had to worry about getting tested for HIV. Well, did something stupid and now I'm going to. Can't believe what a dumb *&% I am. My doctor, who is a specialist in infectious diseases, told me that now getting an... Read more »

How long should I wait for testing to work?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

My girlfriend watched a video in school saying that it could take ten years, while testing every five months, to determine if you have AID's. Is there any truth to that? Read more »

Did I wait too long to test?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was hoping someone could answer my question. I recently found out that my first girlfreind who told me she was a virgin actually cheated on me early in our relationship by having unprotected sex with another guy. We began dating 5 1/2 years ago... Read more »

Waiting for test results

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I would like for someone who maybe has done this or known someone that this happened too, to help me understand that if my husband had known since 1987 that he is positive why did he not tell any of his partners, his ex or me. I understand he was... Read more »

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