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Accurate test results
All I have been to this forum before and my question is, I was recently diagnose with FSGS autoimmune kidney disease. I had unprotected sex with an female back in february. I have had 3 HIV antibody test, one at 8 weeks, 4 months and 5 months. Are my test conclusive at this point or should I have another test after 6 months because of this kidney disese I just learned. Would that have an affect on the test. Please help I am worried now.
only people on chemo,on antirejection drugs followin a transplant, and ppl who are chronic iv drug users may test later than 3 mths
I just want to make sure I dont fall into that rare case, with my kidney disease diagnoses..
From CDC..Most HIV tests are antibody tests that measure the antibodies your body makes against HIV. It can take some time for the immune system to produce enough antibodies for the antibody test to detect, and this time period can vary from person to person. This time period is commonly referred to as the “window period.” Most people will develop detectable antibodies within 2 to 8 weeks (the average is 25 days). Even so, there is a chance that some individuals will take longer to develop detectable antibodies. Therefore, if the initial negative HIV test was conducted within the first 3 months after possible exposure, repeat testing should be considered >3 months after the exposure occurred to account for the possibility of a false-negative result. Ninety-seven percent of persons will develop antibodies in the first 3 months following the time of their infection. In very rare cases, it can take up to 6 months to develop antibodies to HIV.
Ok thanks, because that is where I got my information from stating three months test and 6 months to be sure. Kinda confusing.
well the test kits have become better and capable by detecting antibodies by 3 months..and this fact have been identified by the CDC and its been 3 months since 2004
No matter what that is the new rule. What was the medical reason it changed. I just want others who maybe in my shoes to get an understanding as well as myself and maybe it will cut down on some questions for people in the future.
I have been through alot of stress and doubt and then to find this out.. Can you explain why you are so sure I am conclusive, It would be a much needed peice of good news. Why are 6 months still out there...
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