Duo test

Hi i need to have an information. How much is sure the result of a duo test (4 generation) after 7 weeks(51 days)?

[disturbed777]

it`s a good indication and if it`s negative it is unlikely to change when you go for 3 month conclusive test

[mrmik]

Why the doctors in the expert forum says that a duo test is sure after 4/6 weeks?

[mrmik]

No one else?

[mrmik]

hey please, someone can answer me? I'm afraid...in expert forum all the doctors says that the standard ELISA is sure al 100% after 8 weeks and a DUO test it's sure after 6 weeks.
Why don't you think in the same way?

[LIZZIE LOU]

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[mrmik]

YOU DIDN'T ASNWER ME !!!

[LIZZIE LOU]

lol

[mrmik]

it s true,where is your answer ? please asnwer me about the test! i'm 20 and i'm very scared! please

[Teak]

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[mike_no]

HIV duo (Ab + Ag) is an excellent test at 28 days and post - The duo test looks for p24 ag and ab simultaneously and p24 ag's are almost always present in the body after acquiring the virus when the body is seroconverting but disappears as soon as detectable amount of antibodies are produced.

Hence, when tested at the 28th day or post, if the individual was actually infected and if p24 ag was present in his/her body it would have been detected and if detectable amount of antibodies were already produced, the AB part of the test would have been positive. In a nut shell, duo - Negative at 4-8 weeks = very very indicative. You should only expect a negative at your 12th week test.

Good Luck

[mike_no]

I hope this helps. Absolutely, addressing your concern and the logical reasoning that the doctors use to recomment duo test.

Spare another 5 week and take your final 12th week test, it's unlikely that your result would change.

[Teak]

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV-Prevention/question-about-oral-sex/show/1248124?personal_page_id=1390428#post_5715572



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[mike_no]

False alarm! No testing warranted, you never had a risk!