Is Negative 6 Month Hiv Rapid Test Conclusive

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Is new generation of Rapid -ve test for HIV 1 & 2 conclusive for this situation?

Dear Doctor,Please answer this fifth time i ask and I haven't recieve any answer from you and i still worried. I am male 27 years old. It was one episode for me to do ORAL SEX .It was without ejaculation with unknow state girl So:1)Is Rapid...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1.Yes.2.Yes.You're welcome.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Please advise on current status. Do I need more testing or is it conclusive with OraQuick Rapid Oral Fluid Test

I was communicating with Dr. Bob from The Body just before his passing and I was working in a... Read more »

Response from Richard Cordova III »

Rapid test conclusive enough?

I live in Hong Kong. My English isn't good,hope doctor can understand this...thanks!!I have... 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 »

hiv rapid test 1/2

Posted by sillysausage, 1 Reply

Hi everyone,

are these tests highly reliable after six months? I had a negative one today thank god, but the doc still sends all bloods off to lab to test as well. Have i anything to worry about? Read more »

Tested neg after 11 wks 2 days, conclusive?

Posted by kdman, 1 Reply

Hi all,

I had a rapid blood HIV antibodies test conducted today, tested negative (YAY!) and it's been 11 weeks + 2 days since my last exposure (protected vaginal, insertive unprotected oral). Can this be considered conclusive? I know the... Read more »

negative at 13.5 weeks is this conclusive?

Posted by roma2010, 1 Reply

i tested at 12 weeks and 13.5 both negative i had the oraquick and orasure test done both negative... it this conclusive or should i get an elisa test done as well? i still have problems mostly GI issues i hear rumbling all the time and have very... Read more »

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