Negative p24 Antigen at 25 days. getitright77 what does this mean

So I had a small risk 4 1/2 weeks ago now. (32 days today). I have been freaking out each and everyday since then.  So finally, last week, equipped with what I surely thought were ARS symptoms: rash, lymph nodes, geographic tongue, flu, swollen glands, etc. etc. I went to the doctor last week and told him how scared I was.

He gave me the p24 antigen blood test and assured me that I had nothing to worry about and he would call me with the good news in a day or two. So he called me like he said he would and said that I was NEGATIVE!!

I've read that at 4 weeks it is 90-95% accurate, and even 99%.  

However, here is my main concern............I didn't have the test at 4 WEEKS! It was 3 days away from 4 weeks, roughly 25 days! And I still have swollen lymph nodes and a very sore throat! Also, developed a white thing on my uvula today... very scared.

So, I know that 3 months is the 100% way to go, and I plan on getting tested at exactly 3 months to finally put this to rest. However, until then, can I put some confidence in the almost 4 week test?

Getitright77? What do you think? It wasn't 4 weeks. And now I have this white spot on my uvula, that thing that hangs from the back of the mouth and extremely sore throat.

[scaredtodeathHSVHIV]

Thank You.

Getitright77, what do you think!? It was nearly 4 weeks.....

[RainLover71]

The doctors in our expert doctors forum will tell you that your result is excellent and highly unlikely to change.For a 100% conclusive result though,you must test at 12 weeks.Expect another negative result.

[scaredtodeathHSVHIV]

I understand that, that an early negative on the p24 antigen is a great sign. Especially at 4 weeks.....However, mine wasn't exactly 4 weeks. It was 3 1/2 weeks, so I'm very worried about that

[RainLover71]

Same thing,makes no difference,that,s when the p24 is at it,s peak.

[scaredtodeathHSVHIV]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!! I'm 99% there then!  

I will test at 3 months just to be 100%, do you think this is the right thing to do!?  

[scaredtodeathHSVHIV]

Also, why is at 99% at 4 weeks then? and Something like 50% at 3 weeks!? That terrifies me

[RainLover71]

3 days from 4 weeks is 99% accurate for a p24 antigen test.Stop worrying and test again at 12 weeks and you will be fine.

[scaredtodeathHSVHIV]

Thank You so much. I will take that to the bank. My Doctor didn't seem worried at all either.  He said the odds in the 1st place were vastly low....coupled with a 99% result on odds that were already in the low 1-2%, puts me in a pretty nice place.  

But really...why did I read that 3 weeks wasn't as accurate for the p24 when it seems that it would be more accurate sooner on the p24? That worried me.  

[scaredtodeathHSVHIV]

and despite my symptoms....you still think 99% at 3 1/2 weeks....and despite it not being exactly 4 weeks?!

[Teak]

Move along, you've been told several times when to obtain a conclusive test result.

[scaredtodeathHSVHIV]

I understand. It is just, knowing what I now know. Added with my small risk and my NEGATIVE p24 at 3 1/2 weeks, equals a nearly conclusive answer.

Although I know the rules, 3 months = conclusive.

I currently have a gf, and I'm trying to be responsible and do the right thing. And while I'm pretty sure I'm okay, almost certain, despite all of my ARS symptoms, I'm still using a condom with her until I know 100%. While I think I could and would be fine and not putting her at risk by not using one, I will continue this method.

I just want more answer about p24...but I understand if you don't want to give them