Is 60 Days Enough To Wait For Hiv Test

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JOCKO's TEST - ELIZA NEG ... HIV/RNA - waiting

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello folks ..... I stayed home from work today, hoping to get all of my test results back. My antibody test (at just over 8 weeks) was negative. Unfortunately, the results of the PCR have not come back as of yet. The neg. Eliza at 58 days adds a... Read more »

waiting for my test results

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hi everybody. i went in for my 3 month HIV test this morning. now i have to wait for the results to come back. this is a terrible period of tim.e so many thoughts are going through my head; what will i do if they are positive? i have no insurance.... Read more »

Tested waiting on Results

Posted by Cajunman, 3 Replies

Well I just did a home Access test and sent it off. This is 80 days(11 weeks + a few days) after my possible exposure(unprotected Vaginal).
I still have swollen nodes in my neck, armpit, and groin. I also have pains in my elbows and knees. I guess... Read more »

I just tested today! No the stress of waiting!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I just tested today. 2 days shy of 6 weeks. I'm so nervous and scared. I can't wait for the results. I just want to get this over with. I know the recomendation is 13 weeks but I hope I can get some peice of mind with this test. How accurate do you... Read more »

did the TEST, now the wait...wi chris

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

alright, thought i'd inform ya'll that i managed to make it to day 87 and had my blood drawn this morning to determine my hiv status. guess it's been a mixed emotion day, both of relief and worry.

if you saw my earlier posts, my tongue seems like... Read more »

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Waiting period for test results

I recently had an HIV test done at my Doctor's office, and recieved the results the next evening. The test was done on a Tuesday and he said the results would be back by Thursday at the latest, in many of your responses you said it would take...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Everyone should be so lucky to have such an efficient doctor! The time it takes for one to receive an HIV test result is not a reliable way to determine the type of screening process used. Different laboratories will take different amounts of time... Read more »

-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 tested but did I need to wait?

Hello, I tested 39 days post possible exposure. I was negative. My "exposure" was that I received unprotected oral sex and I engaged in french kissing, not knowing until later that I had a cut on my gum. Not sure if this was even a risk....

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

This was an inconsequential exposure as far as HIV is concerned and I would not have recommended testing. DW... Read more »

My test result is waiting for me but..

Hey Doctor Bob, Timmy here. Don't know if you got my earlier message, computer crashed right after I click submit. Got a bad day today. Boss said I have to go. 3 months is a long time eh? What's even worse? How about that my test (hiv)...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Timmy,Sure, I'll take that bet! In fact, I'm so sure you'll lose (happily) that I'll tell my foundation that the funds are as good as in the bank!Good luck! (Even though, in reality, you don't even need it!)Dr. Bob... Read more »

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