5 weeks post rapid test results

[lolashira]

I had unprotected vaginal sex two times with a man (I am a woman). Prior to intercourse we both said we were clean, but now I realize how unsmart it is to trust that.
At the 5 week mark I had a rapid HIV test done where they drew blood from my fingertip. My questions are: How accurate is my 5 week negative and should I go back for more testing.

[cmur06]

Test at 3 months that is when your results are conclusive.  But the 5 week negative gives you a good indication of your status.

[LIZZIE LOU]

OF COURSE you should test again ! ! !  the current guideline states that in order to get a conculsive test result...you must test 3 months post exposure.

[lolashira]

Lizzie,
Thanks for your response to my question... I am extraordinarily anxious :/ but was mostly curious of whether or not the rapid test was a good indication at all.

One other thing, via testing I was diagnosed with the flu... when they say hiv symptoms are flu-like... do you actually get the flu?

[LIZZIE LOU]

a rapid test is an antibody test and is reliable.

not "the flu"

[lolashira]

Sorry, I didn't write that the right way. I started getting flu symptoms, went to the doc where they tested me for the flu, and I have the flu.

This would have nothing to do with being symptomatic of HIV, would it? Or, when one does experience symptoms, do they actually get the flu?

[LIZZIE LOU]

do they actually get the flu?  once again...it's not "the flu"