Conclusive

[Jannit]

I did an Elisa test at 4 week non reactive 0.59 and again at 9 week CMIA COMBO non reactive 0.14.is it conclusive or I need a test at 12 weeks

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[Psyntax_error]

Indeed there are a lot of OUTDATED information that recommends testing until 13 weeks from exposure.

Also, sure does p24 can't be detected after  first few weeks post exposure, specifically - post 14-21 days after infection. However, right after p24 protien withdrawal, detectable amount of antibodies are present in the body. Hence, if you have taken a test with a standard antibody test at 6 week mark, a lot of expert would consider it conclusive.

You're in the clear with a 9 week negative, unless you have an autoimmune disease leading to a delayed sero-conversion process.

[Psyntax_error]

Yes, you can and the reason I say that is because:

1. A test taken on the 6-8 week would always give you a reliable result (Any anti body test, any generation)

2. Since normally the average time to sero-convert  is 22 days after the exposure.

4. Detectable amount of antibodies would always be shown in the test result after two weeks following sero-conversion

5. Having said that all by 6 week a person should get an indicative result when tested by any generation of the test. You have tested negative well beyond that period, you are good now.

[Jannit]

Hey psyntax but there are lots of information which suggest that HIV test is conclusive at 13 weeks and p24 antigen are not able to detect antigen after 5 weeks

[Psyntax_error]

You are fine. You do not need further testing.

[Jannit]

can i rely on the test