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6wks post PEP
Hi experts,
please I'm scared to death after haven had a suture needlestick about 10wks ago while assisting at surgery. I commenced PEP 50min and completed a month course.
A Rapid antibody test at 6wks post PEP (10wks post exposure) came out negative.
Please what are my chances when I test at 12wks post-PEP?
Please how often do you see or have seen someone test positve after 6wk-post PEP negative?
Thank you so much in anticipation.
please I'm scared to death after haven had a suture needlestick about 10wks ago while assisting at surgery. I commenced PEP 50min and completed a month course.
A Rapid antibody test at 6wks post PEP (10wks post exposure) came out negative.
Please what are my chances when I test at 12wks post-PEP?
Please how often do you see or have seen someone test positve after 6wk-post PEP negative?
Thank you so much in anticipation.
Best Answer
You didn't have a risk to begin with with a suerpficial exposure to a suture needle. You followed the guidelines for your employer's exposure policy and that's what you should have done...however try not to worry...your test will be negative.
Only that test result at 12 weeks is going to answer your question.All the best.
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