Dear Doc,
Ok, from reading this site and consulting various other sources, I have decided that yes, my exposure was low risk, but I still need a negative result to ease my mind.
Today at 11.6 weeks (80 days) post exposure, I took an ELISA test. I know it is a few days early of my 12 week/84 day mark (Mon 03/12, exposure 10/09) but I really want to move on! I think deep down, I know I'm ok, but I also dont want to give myself a false sense of security either.
The reason why I tested early was because I consulted a doctor here in South Africa who felt that ELISA tests are more accurate then Rapid (finger ***** tests) and that a negative result on an ELISA test at this stage would be conclusive and I wouldnt need to test at 6 months.
My exposure: received unprotected oral (here in South Africa, our health dept still considers this risky!) and possible contact between my penis/urethra and my partners semen when he masturbated me with the same hand he had used prior to masturbate himself till ejaculation. I was also a little anxious because once he had rinsed his hand of his semen, I don't know if semen in the water (we were in a shower), rinsed onto me, into my eye or mouth etc.
So Doc, my questions:
1. Do you agree with my Doc's opinion?
2. If negative, can I accept the ELISA results as conclusive, even though I'm in South Africa and I don't know how advanced our testing is?
3. If negative and considering my exposure was low risk, I dont need a 6 month test right?
Lastly, a huge thank you for the service you provide! I wish we had something similar in SA!