HIV 1 & 2 Test with Reflex to Western Blot Confirmation

[jimmytony93]

I was recently tested at St Johns Hospital in Phoenix AZ with what they said was a standard HIV 1 & 2 Test with Reflex to Western Blot Confirmation. This was done after 6 months nearly 0 exposure according to my doctor. My exposure or worry of exposure was french kissing a stranger.

I have 2 questions... what kind of test is this? is it an ELISA that looks for antibodies? 2.) can I say it is conclusive and I do not have HIV?

[Teak]

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[jimmytony93]

It matters, that's why I posted my question. Is someone going to answer that for me please? Isn't that what this place is for?

[Teak]

Doesn't matter you had no risk and you do not have an HIV concern.

[jimmytony93]

Ok, I understand this now. I am asking a question about the test. The lab said it was a standard test (reflex test). By your knowledge what kind of test is this?

[Teak]

You never had an exposure.

[jimmytony93]

?  But I did take a test and it came back negative after 6 months exposure. So I wasted my time you are saying? I would still like to know what kind of test this is... Antibody? Reliable and highly sensitive standard test?

[Teak]

You never had an exposure nor do you need testing.