Waiting Time For Chlamydia Test Results

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Testing, risk, and treatment "CHLAMYDIA + HIV (?)"

I just found out i have chlamydia and took the medicine this evening, soon i will be free from it, however i am awaiting the three month marker to get tested for hiv. My question is... i had sex with 2 people unprotected, one who was drunk so...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,Because your sex partner came in you (multiple times), we'd consider this to be high risk. This is just risk though, if you got HIV all depends on if your partner was infected in the first place, how rough the sex was,... Read more »

Chlamydia testing (including urine tests)

I recently had a Chlaymidia urine test (PCR-DNA) performed approximately one week after the possible exposure. The test came back negative. I have a couple questions regarding my test:1. Is the PCR-DNA test a fairly accurate test?2. Was my...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question. When we are doing tests for chlamydia, there are different types of tests available (cell culture, Direct Fluorescent Antibody, EIA, Nucleic Acid Probe, LCR, PCR, and TMA-CT). Some of the newer tests available can use... Read more »

Waiting test results

Dr. Bob, Sorry for my English, but I am from Argentina. I just want to thank you, because im waiting my Test results and you were very helpfull for me.Sorry again about my english. Juan...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Juan,I'm sending you my very best luck that your test results will turn out fine, OK?Now, while we waiting for the results, can I trade you English lessons for tango lessons? I'll be in Buenos Aires later in the year and I can assure... Read more »

Waiting period for test results

I recently had an HIV test done at my Doctor's office, and recieved the results the next evening. The test was done on a Tuesday and he said the results would be back by Thursday at the latest, in many of your responses you said it would take...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Everyone should be so lucky to have such an efficient doctor! The time it takes for one to receive an HIV test result is not a reliable way to determine the type of screening process used. Different laboratories will take different amounts of time... Read more »

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results & waiting time

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hello,
i have taken my 3 month hiv test at my doctors office and it is neg. the dr said it was an antibody test and that he would get the results in about a weeks time - which he did and then he told me i am neg but he wanted me to retest at 6 months... Read more »

wife is thinking of leaving waiting on test result

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I'm a 53 year old male who had an affair about 2 months back. I'm waiting on test results and I told my wife. I believe she is going to leave me. We have 2 daughters 15, 20 who I love very much. I so afraid. I've had all the symtoms, night... Read more »

I think I am positive. Waiting for the test result

Posted by whatwillhappen, 1 Reply

I just went to the lab to get the blood test and will receive my test result from my doctor on Thursday. I have been having many of the symptoms for about a month now. I'm pretty sure my result will come back positive. Is there someone I can talk... Read more »

waiting 4 test results ...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

hello ---

i never tested at 12 weeks (3months) but i got tested at 27 weeks (6+ months)after uptotected vaginal heterosexual sex and the hiv test was negative - i am female.

i just recently went to a new dr (at 37 weeks)- for something else - and i... Read more »

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