Is A 3 Month Hiv Test Conclusive After 3 Months

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Is an HIV test at three months conclusive?

Concerned Male, 20, writing. (I just sent this letter, but I think it was at the wrong forum so I am sending it here as well). I have a scary story and I just want to ensure that I am ok. Last year, on the night of October 8, I was drunk and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Let me get this straight. You either had an alcohol-induced blackout or were drugged by two strange men, and the last memory you have is one of them saying, "We just want to see you get fucked?" You then woke up the next morning on an... Read more »

Is a 7 month 1 week test conclusive?

Dear Ryan,I recently went for a 7 months 1 week HIV test from the last possible exposure (insertive... Read more »

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3 month test conclusive for everyone?

Posted by Worried12, 3 Replies

My only risk was masturbating with worn panties with yellow stains in them. I tested negative at almost 4 months. I just had a diarrhea attack, and I am lightheaded and have trouble remembering things and am now scared I have HIV again. Should I... Read more »

TESTING 3 MONTHS IS CONCLUSIVE

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Ok, once and for all I want people to drop the testing period subject. I went to webmd.com and asked an RN about the testing window. She told me that 3 months is conclusive. The only time you have to retest at 6 months is if you KNOW for a FACT... Read more »

Conclusive at 3 months?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Are test results at 3 months conclusive or must I go back at 6 months? I heard that it's rare for secroversion to occur after 3 months, but I am still curious.

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Only Times When 3 Months is not Conclusive

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

3 month, 13 weeks, 90 days is considered conclusive with HIV testing. Wheather with Orasure, Oraquick, home Access or Blood test 13 weeks is consider conclusive. A 3rd Gen Elisa test is consider encouraging at 6 weeks, and the all clear by 10... Read more »

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