Clear things up please

[toyoungtobedone]

Im not here to ask about my exposure. But more here to ask one of the experts to clear things up allitle especially concerning  Window periods and test generation I have done most of my forum searching here and thebody.. Dr rob never gives a 3month conclusive statement I have no clue why and does test generation matter much after 3months or was older 1st generation test made for 6month to be conclusive?

[toyoungtobedone]

anyone?

[diver58]

CDC and other local health authorities in different countries still maintain 3 months as conclusive test period. Generation of the test method relates to the sensitivity of the kit to detect antibodies, therefore it is possible that with recent generation of the antibody tests available in the market, an early detection may be picked up as compared to their preevious versions.

However, until the official guidelines are not changed, 3 months remain valid. And I recall a number of replies from Dr. Bob on test, he always mentioned a "3 months mark" very clearly more than once.

[toyoungtobedone]

teak I think your on thebody also so you probably have viewed a few of doctor bobs replies he does comment a lot on 6month the reason im even bring this up if the older test were then and use to be 6month conclusive like the 1st generation test shouldn't 6months be the guideline on the older test

[toyoungtobedone]

any expert comment?

[Teak]

No, I'm not on The Body. I'm just on MedHelp and AidsMeds. The window period is 4 weeks to 3 months and to obtain a conclusive negative test result it's 3 months post exposure. The window period was changed in 2004.

[toyoungtobedone]

sorry for the questions but was it changed for all generations of test or just the newer more sensitive test.. cause for instance homeacess is a 1st generation a pcr rna is a new generation test. I hope that make sense. basically im asking was the guidline made for the newer generation test not the older 1st generation eia

[Teak]

All, it doesn't matter what test it is, 3 months is when you can obtain a conclusive negative test.

[toyoungtobedone]

appreciate you taking time to reply