RA patient testing for hiv

hello,

I tested negative for hiv through a 4th generation duo test 4 weeks after exposure with a hiv+ve person. MY doc says HIV with duo testing is definitive at 4 weeks.

However i am a RA patient, would liketo know, if  this effects my window period, because i am confused if a autoimmune disorder different from immuno deficiency through chemo or something ?

Thanks

[LIZZIE LOU]

having RA does not make a difference in the window period of 3 months post exposure.

[nathandon]

thank s for a quick reply


is 3 month windowperiod true for the new tests as well ?
here in uk guidelines say.. that  its 6 weeks.. and my doc saiid ..at 4 weeks it was 99.8percent true.. as good as 100 i guess.

[sonemed]

3 months is conclusive does not matter what kind of test duo test, antibody...