Worried 23: I had an exposure with a much higher risk than yours; African sex worker, (unprotected vaginal while at a brothel in Germany).

I have tested at four / seven and nine weeks, plus STD testing all negative. I have a final test scheduled at 12 weeks but only to ease my anxiety.

Now lets look at some FACTS:

From reading these forums and speaking to several doctors I know that the chances of a final test coming back postive is more than remote, does it stop me worrying = NO.

The doctor will tell you he has never seen anyone test positive after a four week negative, let alone eight, (as did my doctor working in a regional STD centre in London UK where they test pretty much every nationality and sexual background of people).

Remember scientific research proves that the VAST majority of people test positive before six weeks with the average being 22 days and that is without even taking into account how much HIV testing has improved in recent years.

With an 8 week negative you can be more than 99% certain that you are in the clear.

I am sure the Dr. will agree with all my comments if he re-opens this thread...

have you ever heard of someonet testing positive after a negative result at 8 weeks?

Modern testing methods are 100% accurate, as long as at least a few weeks have passed since the last possible exposure to HIV.  This applies equally to all routine antibody tests, including the Oraquick oral test.  You and your wife are not infected, period.

Best wishes--  HHH, MD