Test Results

All,

Yesterday i had hiv screening (Panel 83824 and RPR). And today the doctor told me that the results are normal. But she told that the HIV Virus will show up only after 6 weeks of exposure.

But i took the test after 34 days. Can i rely on the result or i may test positive later. I am worried. I have been suffering from sore throat from past 4 weeks and muscle aches occasionally.

My risk is protected oral and sexual intercouse with SAME CONDOM.

Thanks
Tony

[ScaredHetero]

You describe a non-risk event, and that result is 100% reliable given your risk. Move on,

SH

[LIZZIE LOU]

DITTO

[bpr123]

its with CSW. so there is risk right?
And also sore troat is not leaving me from past 4 weeks?

[needhonesthelp]

there are a lot of bugs going around right now w/ sore throat symptoms...it is coincidence.  you practiced safe sex so the risk is almost zero.  look it up on the cdc.gov, the average person will produce detectable antibodies in 25 days.  the docs on from medhelp say that 85% of people will test pos by 1 month.  90-95%+ by 6 wks, around 97-98% by 8wks, and over 99% BY 12/13 wks (3mos).  i think the odds are clearly in ur favor and i would try to relax

[mike_no]

No change in advise. You are fine. Move on

[bpr123]

Hi All,

My sore throat is not going away even after 6 weeks. I am really worried now. Throat is not paining but its itchy and i can feel it. I am suffering from this from past 6 weeks.

Can any one let me know how ARS sore throat will be? how long it lasts?

Please reply...

Tony

[bpr123]

Hi Teak,

Can you please reply to my above question. I am really worried...

Thanks
Tony

[Teak]

There is nothing to add. You were never at risk.

[bpr123]

got tested at 11 weeks using oraquick oral swab. results came negative.

Do i need to get tested again after 3 months. Please suggest


thanks
Tony

[Teak]

You didn't have a risk to begin with, why would you need further testing?

[Uniquelymen]

Hi there,

Just to reinforce.....

Basing from this account given, you are not in any risk for HIV . You do not need any test at all.

The 11 weeks result said it all.....

[bpr123]

Sorry to bother you again guys!!!
I had my 3 1/2 month ora quick advance test and it came negative. I took it as conclusive and move on.

But after one week, i am having severe Throat Pain and canker sore on my tounge from past 2 days. I started worrying again.

Is there any chance of HIV? Do i need to re-test after some time.

Please advice.

Tony

[LIZZIE LOU]

i dont understand the "reasoning" behind your thinking.  why would you ASSUME this is hiv related?  you never had a risk...and you have tested beyond the required guideline.  did you EVER think that it is something else?  do you know how common canker sores are?  and sore throats????

go to the health page link at the top right of this page and read about hiv anxiety.