9 week negative accuracy

[worried_hetero]

It had been 9 weeks when negative Ora-Quick Rapid Blood Test was done. Every little thing that comes up on my body - I freak out. Am I being ridiculous? Should I be happy with a 9 week negative? I was relieved at the moment then every little thing flips me back into panic mode. Risk was unprotected vaginal intercourse with female of unknown status. I am male.

[WorriedUS]

I'll second that Teak..cuz that's what I remember the Doc sayin over on the HIV Prevention Forum..

[Teak]

Off the top of my head is someone who is on Chemo or someone that is on antirejection drugs for transplants.

[dobber21]

Anyone have any comment on what would constitute a severely suppressed immune system?

[worried_hetero]

Okay, thank you. As far as I know I have a "normal" immune system. From what I have read I also understand (sometimes hard to grasp) that a 9 week negative is strong. Thank you, again.

[dobber21]

Teak what exactly constitutes a severely suppressed immune system? I'm always fatigued, always suffering from aches and pains. Just wondering, is it this simple: if your immune system is so suppressed that it wouldn't be able to produce antibodies, would you know about it?
PS I tested negative at three months

[Teak]

Unless you are on Chemo, antirejection drugs for a transplant, an IV drug user or you have a severe immune suppressed system, then you don't have to worry about late seroconversion. Your 9 weeks is a good sign at to what you 13 weeks conclusive test will be.

[worried_hetero]

What are your thoughts on late seroconversion? Am I in a twisted way trying to look for bad things? Is it too far a stretch? Is the 9 week conclusive to where I should worry no more or is additional testing necessary? To be exact, it had been 65 days since encounter. I see you all (most) have much more experience and knowledge than myself so I value your insight. Thank you in advance.

[Brian123]

We all have been there. Every little nook and cranny looks auspicious to us when dealing with this facet of HIV.

Good Luck...stay safe.

[worried_hetero]

Thank you. I keep telling myself the same thing but then something tells me different. I have this mind-set that if I have sex I am doomed. Maybe just hyper-sensitve to my body now...not sure. Will probably re-test at 6mths. to avoid further paranoia. 9 week negative does put me at "some" ease....for the moment.

[very_worried85]

If you've done any searching through this forum, you've probably seen it stated many times that Dr Handsfield (on the moderated forum) has never seen someone test negative 4-6 weeks after exposure then go on to test positive at a later date.

With a nine weeks negative... sounds like you're in the clear.

Best of luck!