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Stress and Testing Negative after window period

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New York Times Syndicate
Lyrysa Smith
January 24, 2002

Humans have always had stress. But today's stress is particularly detrimental to the... Read more »

When the negative testing doesnt seem to be enough

Posted by Regret101, 5 Replies

Well most know my story and have really helped me a long the way. I had exposure 9 weeks ago and developed a flu, achy legs, very sore throat, canker and blisters in mouth, and a general low energy level. I tested at 3,5 and 8 weeks and all... Read more »

3 negative test but...............

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have had 3 HIV test and they have been all negative.I had one at 8 years after exposure and 2 at ten years after any exposure.I have also had 3 normal complete blood counts done in the past 3 years and and have also been tested for hepatitis... Read more »

negative HIV1 and 2 tests after approx 5 months of exposure

Posted by ronny090, 2 Replies

i live in India and had protected ( i am not sure if the condom broke or something wrong happened, once i saw that comdom was tampered while i was taking it out) sex with commercial sex workers around 9 women over a period of 2 years..from 2009 to... Read more »

Tested Negative - Still Unsure

Posted by beachlover79, 2 Replies

My Wife and I just tested negative using the Oral swab method (not the rapid test).

How accurate is this test and is there issues in the specimen collection (not collecting the right stuff or any at all?) Would the lab indicate that they did not... Read more »

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std blood tests and false negatives

Hi,i would like to know if anything can cause false negative results for a blood std test(HIV I,II,Hepatitis B,C,syphillis)except for the time period(is it 3 months?).I assume nothing because when i tested doctors didn't ask me anything except...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,You're right, not waiting enough time can cause a false negative. There are some things, in rare instances, that can cause a test to "mess up" but then the result would be "indeterminate." In those... Read more »

RE: Looking for final reassurance (tested negative for HIV) & (Also tested negative for HCV)

Hello Dr. Bob,I have been woo-hooing very well from around the time I read your response, but I'm writing this because I said I would share. I went for an anti-HCV (CMIA) test today, just to be very sure, and the result as I expected is...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Fighter,Welcome back to the forum and thank you for taking the time to share your story with other forum readers. Testimonials like yours help others find the way out of worried-well hell.WOO-HOO!Happiest of Holidays, and I wish you a very health... Read more »

Multiple negative tests, but difficulty accepting negativity "need your advice"

i have had three negative hit test, one of which was a blood test (EIA i believe) and two oral swab test. Can i be certain these 3 negative test results are conclusive? i did them all well after the testing window period of three months. i want...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,Your tests are telling us you're HIV negative. That's just not going to change. All of us here want you to find relief from what sounds like a stress that's really been haunting you.I can tell you till... Read more »

Positive Elisa, Indeterminate Western Blot, Negative Rapid Test HIV test was indeterminate?(INDETERMINATE HIV TESTS, 2009) (PREGNANCY, 2009)

Hi, Doctor - Around 2 weeks ago during my annual OBGYN appointment, I received a HIV test. The Elisa came back repeatedly positive and the Western Blot was indeterminate with traces of P24. Freaking out, I then went to my local health clinic 4 days...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You are most likely HIV negative. See below.Dr. BobHIV test was indeterminate?(INDETERMINATE HIV TESTS, 2009) (PREGNANCY, 2009)Feb 21, 2009 Hi, I have been sexually active for over two years now. I got tested two years ago and it came back... Read more »

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