HIV Viral Load testing in side window preoid

[eltorogrande]

Can any of the pros on this fourm tell me if a RNA PCR real time viral load test would be accurate at 9-1/2 weeks post exposure to HIV? I had a viral load test done last week that was <20 copies/ml, HIV-1 RNA not detected.

I will test using an HIV anti-body post 90 days, but just want assurrence that if I would of been infected with HIV the HIV RNA PCR test would of should a VL count. I did have few ARS symptoms post exposure due to a condom break during sexual intercourse.

[Teak]

That is only if you test negative. The state notifies the Health Departmentin the county inwhich you reside and they send a representive to advise you of the programs that are available to you and your state laws on disclosure.

[eltorogrande]

What do you mean that anonymity goes out the window. The state HIV clinic post that test are anonymously done and you do not have to give your name or address, etc...

[Teak]

Anonymity goes out the window if you test positive in the US.

[RainLover71]

Don't put the cart before the horse and you know that symptoms don't diagnose Hiv a test at the right time does.I'm sure your test will be negative.Please lets us know the good news when you get your results.

[eltorogrande]

If the OraQuick rapid fluid test is good at 12 weeks post expose then I might go that route as the state HIV clinic gives free anonymously rapid oral fluid test. I have filling I will test positive due to the symptoms I had and currently having. The slight back rash and night sweats got me concerned. I do not want my medical insurance to find out if I turn out positive as I can not test anonymously with my doctor.

[Teak]

The only problem they have had was several years ago they had a batch of test they gave a lot of false positive and the false negatives were cause by taking the test to early.