Is An Hiv Test At 12 Weeks Conclusive

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12 weeks anti-hiv test , is it conclusive?

Posted by Nickkk, 1 Reply

Hi again,

i am very stressed again, 12 weeks (84 days) anti-hiv test comes negative,
1)is it conclusive?

I still have swollen lymph nodes and also i have sore throat and Swollen tonsils with white spots.

Last question , 2)i have extremely high levels of... Read more »

15 weeks anti-hiv test , is it conclusive?

Posted by Nickkk, 1 Reply

Please answer me, i am gonna crazy,
i have another anti-hiv test at 15 weeks.
Negative,

but i have a pain in my liver, i have also a CBC but sgot and sgpt are at normal levels.

I have swollen lymph nodes too around my body. (neck, arms, legs)
i am so... Read more »

How conclusive is an Hiv test at four weeks?

Posted by worriedsick, 2 Replies

Should it be taken with a grain of salt? Or is it a good step in the right direction? Does anyone know the level of conclusiveness after 30 days for an HIV test? Read more »

84 day hiv test not conclusive?

Posted by boots, 1 Reply

Ok in 07 I had a risk vaginal with an escort... I tested out to 84 days and I was negative.. Well yesterday I called around and I was told locally I did not test long enough.. That I should of tested again. Well I didnt so today I called the CDC and... Read more »

12 WEEKS IS CONCLUSIVE

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

IF YOU ARE TESTING AFTER 12 WEEKS YOU NEED A PSYCHIATRIST Read more »

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Follow Up For "Are these hiv tests conclusive after 3,6 and 11 week?"

Dear Dr. Frascino,Upon your advice, I had an another negative Hiv1/2 Ab Blood Test at 102nd day. As you strongly anticipated my 3 months test(even almost 15 week)test are negative.My I yell a Woo Hoo?Please respond my follow up, it will help also...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Yep! In fact I'll yell it with you. Ready? One, Two, Three . . . WOO-HOO!!! Didn't that feel great?Be well. Stay well.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Are these hiv tests conclusive after 3,6 and 11 week?

Dear Dr,After a unprotected oral sex, I have got following tests;- 19 day Hiv 1/2 Negative- 21 day P24 + Hiv1/2 --> Both Negative- 40 day P24 + Hiv 1/2--> Both Negative- 75 day Hiv 1/2 --> NegativeThe doctor told me that since we could had...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unprotected oral sex carries only a very slight risk for HIV transmission/acquisition.HIV-antibody tests taken prior to the three-month mark are not considered to be conclusive and therefore are not recommended.To confirm your negative status,... 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 vaginal sex with condom with prostitute) and the result reads HIV 1 & 2 AB (BY ELISA)- nonreactive. Is this mean I am not infected for HIV 1,2...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Your result was HIV negative, which means that you are not infected with either HIV-1 or HIV-2. Getting tested 7 months after exposure is more than enough time to wait for accurate testing. Unless you have shared injection needles or received a... Read more »

Test at 17 weeks conclusive?

Dear Doc,Had a very high risk exposure where I shared a needle with an HIV poz guy. I was quite sure there was blood in the syringe just before I used it. He later told me that he has been undetectable for 3 years. Exactly two weeks after the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,A negative HIV-antibody test at 17 weeks is encouraging, but the CDC recommends testing out to the six-month mark (24 weeks) for a conclusive result following a very significant HIV exposure. Certainly sharing intravenous syringes with someone... Read more »

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