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5.5 weeks negative
Hi, I was recently exposed 6 weeks ago. I has unprotected vaginal sex with multiple sex workers , all within a few hours. I went for a HIV test and the result came back after 5.5 weeks. I understand that there is a lower risk if its a once off causual encounter. What are the chances of my test result being conclusive. Please advise
Hi Teak, I understand that I will need to test again at 3 months to be conclusive. But would the oral swab test be equilavent to a 4th generation test? or is it a 3rd generation.
Please let me know, I just want to get some reassurance, no matter how little it may be
Please let me know, I just want to get some reassurance, no matter how little it may be
Hi
I keep reading all these things about 3rd and 4th generation tests. From what I understand, DR HHH says that it is very unlikely for someone at the 6 week mark to turn positive later , if the test used was a 4th generation test. I was tested using the Oral swab, test which gets results in 20 mins.
Is that as good or as acurate as the 4th generation tests?
I keep reading all these things about 3rd and 4th generation tests. From what I understand, DR HHH says that it is very unlikely for someone at the 6 week mark to turn positive later , if the test used was a 4th generation test. I was tested using the Oral swab, test which gets results in 20 mins.
Is that as good or as acurate as the 4th generation tests?
Hi Kumar007 for taking time to reply
I keep reading all these things about 3rd and 4th generation tests. From what I understand, DR HHH says that it is very unlikely for someone at the 6 week mark to turn positive later , if the test used was a 4th generation test. I was tested using the Oral swab, test which gets results in 20 mins.
Is that as good or as acurate as the 4th generation tests?
I keep reading all these things about 3rd and 4th generation tests. From what I understand, DR HHH says that it is very unlikely for someone at the 6 week mark to turn positive later , if the test used was a 4th generation test. I was tested using the Oral swab, test which gets results in 20 mins.
Is that as good or as acurate as the 4th generation tests?
5.5 weeks is too early..but you should be happy with a negative result..
Dr.HHH in the expert forum says that he has never seen anyone who tests negative at 6-8 weeks go on to test positive..
however, you must test again at 3 months for a conclusive result..
never have unprotected sex in the future with a person of unknown status
Dr.HHH in the expert forum says that he has never seen anyone who tests negative at 6-8 weeks go on to test positive..
however, you must test again at 3 months for a conclusive result..
never have unprotected sex in the future with a person of unknown status
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