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Tips On Going Through Window Period
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3 month Window Period or Six Month Window Period (WINDOW PERIOD, 6 WEEKS v 3MONTHS v 6 MONTHS)Dr. Bob,Thank you for not only responding to me but for responding to all of us with concerns. Your responses have reassured me, but what causes me concern is the differing opinions on the window period. I've read, have been told that a test...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,I've discussed this topic numerous times in this forum. I'll repost below a small sample of what can be found in the archives. I do realize it's a confusing issue.Dr. Bobwhat is the winow period 3 or 6 months? Can Whooo after 3?...
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Windows periods for other STDs besides syphilisHi Richard,1. Recently you answered a question about the window period for syphilis. Thank you so... Read more »Advisable to abstain from sex 3 months after risk? "window period"sir, is it presumed (for the tests beyond window period) that the person getting tested has... Read more »
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From Me to You: Tips on Dealing With an HIV/AIDS DiagnosisFrom Me to You: Tips on Dealing With an HIV/AIDS Diagnosis HIV/AIDS Advocates Offer Their Tips Click here to view our collection of tips from HIV-positive people. Download Audio Juana Clarke, Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, Conn. ... Read more »
'Tis the Season for Adherence: Holiday Tips for Living Well With HIVThe holidays can be a bowl of mixed nuts: sweet, salty, highly caloric, and not always as satisfying as we'd like. At the top of the to-do list for many people living with HIV during the holidays? Adherence. Thankfully, no one out there has to go at... Read more »
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Window Period, please help!
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
3 months is the standard window period, correct?Is that true also for the Orasure test, or only a blood test? PLEASE HELP!! Read more » Window Period changes, when?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
About one month ago i read in this site that the CDC were going to officially reduce the window period from 6 months to 3 months. Is that a fact? When will the change be made?Read more » Window Period
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I still see a lot of questions on the window period so I offer this:The majority of window period testing has come from three areas: 1. Healthcare needlestick injuries 2. Serodiscourdant couple where one is HIV+ one HIV- 3. Chimpanzee studies Healthca... Read more » 3rd gen ELISA and window periods???
Posted by jambo, 1 Reply
I know everyone is tired of these repeated discussions on window periods. I came across an article which mentioned that fourth generation tests reduce the window period by an average of 6 days over the 3rd gen tests, as a result of some research. ...
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