HIV - Rapid at 39 days

Hi, first of all - excellent forum. Well done.

I had a high risk exposure 8 weeks ago, I got tested at around 39 days ( nearly 6 weeks ). The test the doctor used was a Hexagon rapid test, he drew blood from my arm and the result came back as negative. He told me its near enough to 99% accurate but to come back at 3 months.

I'm just anxious as I have never heard of this HIV test before and I am fearing a positive if I return at 12 weeks. Can someone please shed some light on this... I cannot relax at all

[Teak]

You didn't have an HIV test, you had a malaria test.

[KiKi12111]

It was most definetely a HIV test and was done in one of my citys top HIV clinics. I just need to know how confident I should be going back at 3 months if tested negative at 39 days ?

[Teak]

http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/89

[Teak]

It's not an FDA approved test and is not used in the US.

[KiKi12111]

Can you please refrain from being so rude. I was with a doctor who has studied HIV for 20_ years. Please see below

HEXAGON® HIV 1-2 rapid test, kit of 40 tests.
A rapid affinity immunochromatographic assay (AIA) for the detection of
antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus

Can someone other than this rude man please assist me please

[Teak]

Excuse me. At no time was I rude to you. You didn't mention and Hexagon HIV test.

[curLyq987]

Teak was not being rude, but just trying to make sure you got the right test done. You never mentioned taking a Hexagon HIV test, just a rapid test. He was clearing that up for you, trying to help.

And the only way you will know how accurate your test was is if you go back at the 3 month mark. It's not 100% accurate at 6 weeks. 3 months is the right amount of time to go back.

[KiKi12111]

Ok Apologies for saying Teak was rude, Im just so anxious, it was a Hexagon Rapid HIV test, how accurate is this at 6 weeks ? Percentage wise ? And whats the chances of me testing positive at 3 months ??

[KiKi12111]

Anyone :(

[elees_31]

I think you need to be tested again.  I don't know what type of test that is, or what it tests for, but if the doc suggested a second test, do it.

[student2009]

Is the Due test approved or not?

[student2009]

Sorry  I meant  Duo Hiv Test (p24 A.g and HIV 1 and 2 antibodies)

[KiKi12111]

I know I should have asked these questions but i forgot, the doctor just told me it was a Hexagon HIV Rapid blood test and it would detect antibodies. He said by 6 weeks its nearly 99% accurate. He is a legitimate doc and practices in one of the cities top GUIDE clinics.

Im just a little anxious as I have never heard of this test ?

[KiKi12111]

Can anyone suggest anything here

[LIZZIE LOU]

the test that you took is NOT approved in the U.S.

[KiKi12111]

So does that mean tis not reliable ?

[Teak]

See if the test is approved in your area.

[KiKi12111]

And how do I do that ?

[Teak]

Contact your health ministry or the manufacture of the test. To see if it's approved where you live.

[KiKi12111]

This is a nightmare the manufacturer is called Human. Please see http://www.human.de/index.php?id=5003&L=2%20target%3D

and note the HIV test - it is noted as a 3rd generation test. I understand that you are saying it is not approved in the USA so does this mean the test is not reliable, should I be worried testing again at 3 months ?

Im so nervous

[Teak]

We have no way of telling if your test is approved or reliable. It's just not approved in the US.

[student2009]

I did the Duo HIV test in private clinic in UK on 29th day of exposure and it was negative. I was in the low risk i.e. the relation was only lip kissing with prostitute. Last week after 9 weeks of exposure I had flue like symptoms, now im a bit worring of HIV. Should I do the 90 days test or the Duo test was conclusive?


Many thanks for your kind help

[student2009]

I did the test in UK, the doct. said it is 100% accurate for those who under low risk

[Teak]

Start your own thread when you have a risk.

[sorrynotsafe]

Hi,

Can i ask what exactly was your high risk exposure?????

I have had a very high risk exposure. Would be good to know if someone similar dodged the bullet.

Thanks

[KiKi12111]

I had receptive anal sex with a guy, although he did not ejaculate inside I found out afterwarrds he may be HIV pos. Not sure though.

Like I said got rapid HIV at 6 weeks and told it was negative but now scared when I go back at 12/13 weeks it will be pos.

[aardvarkadmirer]

When we refer to USA approved tests, we generally accept that 6 weeks is a pretty good indicator and 12 weeks is a confirmation. If you scope out the doctor's forum you will see that they are generally very confident with 6 week test results.

However, I'm not sure about this whole "foreign test" debacle. Are you a US citizen? If so, you should probably test with an FDA approved test. If not, and the test is approved wherever you're from - then you have a good indicator of your probable results.

[aardvarkadmirer]

Obviously by "US citizen" I was referring to you actually LIVING in the USA.

[KiKi12111]

Hi Aardvark, thanks for your reply.

No I am from Ireland... And the doctors details was given to me from the Ireland Aids Alliance organisation.

[aardvarkadmirer]

I had a quick jaunt around google. Unfortunately I couldn't find anything about their acceptance in Ireland, but the website of the manufacturer seems pretty legitimate.

Definitely call the testing center to see if the tests they use are approved by the Irish version of the FDA (they must have something similar). Also, do you not have GUM clinics in Ireland (Pardon my ignorance)? They tend to be very up to speed on HIV testing, from what I've heard.

[KiKi12111]

Thanks for all your help ardvark. Yes we do, however the doctor I went to is a leading HIV doctor here and that is why I do not understand why he is not using a better rapid test.

Is testing at 6 weeks using rapid tests considered pretty conclusive ?

[Teak]

The 3 month negative test is conclusive.

[aardvarkadmirer]

The 6 week negative is a very good sign but a 12 week test is considered conclusive.

[KiKi12111]

Thanks aardvark