Help needed on HIV Testing

[iamsorry]

Hi ,

Yesterday was one of toughest day of my life . As suggested by you and for my sake I went to STD testing!!

My results for HIV are

Test Name                                                             Result
Antibodies/Antigen for HIV- I & II                               0.11

Interpretation

Value                                                                    Result
>/=1.00                                                                 Reactive
0.90-<1.00                                                             Indeterminate
<0.90                                                                    Non Reactive

This is Microparticle immunoassay (MEIA) for simultaneous qualitative detection of antibodies to HIV[I & II) as well as HIV P24 antigen in serum or plasma. (This is exactly what is written in report)

I guess I am in NON REACTIVE range that means HIV negative?

Also My last unsafe/unprotected exposure was 4 years back!! I read it on the net that P24 Antigen test is good if the exposure is recent as with time Virus gets settled and body stops making P24 antigen so if the exposure is old ELISA is better test .
OR Is it a very advanced test as in the report they stated that they are detecting antibodies to HIV as well as HIV P24 antigen?

I also got tested for

Hbs Ag ( Hepatitis B Surface Antigen)                    NON REACTIVE
VDRL ( Syphilis)                                                   NON REACTIVE

I didnt go for HERPES test as I never had any cold sores or any sores / blisters / wounds in my mouth or genital area.

Should I go for any other test ?

I also got the Uretheral Smear for Gram Stain done it says
"Many pus cells seen . Few gram positive cocci seen" they didnt mention whether I am positive for Chamyldia and Gonorrehea or not .
Can you suggest me what should i do ?

[Teak]

All blood contains particle contaminates.

[iamsorry]

Hi

Thanks for the reply and YES I will move on in life now , Time for being sexually responsible and concentrate on Job , Studies and enjoying life.
Life has given me a second chance and I will try to make most out of it.

Just out of curiosity why the result show as 0.11 instead of ZERO?

Regards

[zamzam4]

It would have measured both.  Yes this test is good enought, yes you are HIV negative you have nothing to worry about.

If you continue down this path of anxiety then I would not only suggest the OCD forum but also a trip to your doc to discuss it with him/her.  Its not a nice place to be.

Read this and take it in:

YOU ARE CONCLUSIVELY HIV NEGATIVE AND HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT

[iamsorry]

Thanks for the Answer , before I get redirected to OCD forum can I ask 2 last question? :)

I read on the net that P24 Antigen is high when you have a recent exposure and infection of HIV , as the time passes by P24 antigen gets back to some what normal range . So the testing of antibodies is better way to determine the status. The test which I mentioned above only measured the P24 antigen or it measured the Antibodies as well ?
As mentioned my last risky exposure was 4 YEARS BACK. So is this test good enough?

When I am not HIV+ then why my result shows 0.11 , isn't it should be ZERO?

Regards

[RainLover71]

Yes,your results are reliable and conclusive.You don,t have hiv,you can move on now.No further testing is required.

[iamsorry]

Hey , Thanks for responding .

This is Microparticle immunoassay (MEIA) for simultaneous qualitative detection of antibodies to HIV[I & II) as well as HIV P24 antigen in serum or plasma. (This is exactly what is written in report)

^^ Is this test good enough and reliable? My last risky exposure was 4 years back. Should I get any other test done for HIV ? Or can i just move on ?

[LIZZIE LOU]

you dont have hiv :)

concerns about your smear should be addressed with your drs office