Question of HIV testing

[ashley09876]

HI, I am a female.. 27 white in the USA . I had an encounter of unprotected sex with a male i didn't really know... It only lasted about 20 seconds and then i freaked out. I wasn't thinking straight and i made a huge mistake and I freaked out about testing .. i tested for everything.. the incident was on May 4th and the last testing I did was at an urgent care.. they took my blood on august 24th and called me back the next day .. thats about 16 weeks.. it was negative for HIV and syphilis .. any chance that I need to go for 6 month testing which would be now.. or can I just move on ?

[Midnight_Sun]

Modern HIV tests are the most sensitive and accurate screening tests that have ever been available. Modern antibody only tests are considered conclusive at 12 weeks post exposure. Your test at 16 weeks proves you were not infected with HIV during the exposure you describe.
Accept that you are negative, and move on. If you cannot, then it is time to seek out the assistance of medical professionals in your area.

[ashley09876]

And if he did have hiv aren't i more at risk ? Or is the 16 week test 100% conclusive bc I keep hearing stories of people finding out later

[bmthbloke]

Joys of anxiety!

However, you are fine and have no need to worry!

[ashley09876]

Just a quick question I have celiacs and since this exposure I have had strep throat and multiple colds ... Is there a possibility of a late seroconversion or can I take my 16 week test and celebrate. Idk why this is still bothering me.  Thanks

[ashley09876]

thank you

[Vance2335]

You can move on you don't have HIV