Testing time

[answerlooking]

Hello to all of you, youre doing a great job. I have a question... Why everywhere they say that 6 months is conclusive and other places 3. I mean im pissed off because i tested negative at 12 1/2 weeks but now im worried again after seeing 6 months thing even on the cdc website. Its not cool to say 6 months when actually its 3 it makes people like me nervous, it affects my life a lot i cannot sleep anymore since reading the 6 months thing. Im sure many people feel the same way about it. Id like to know why there are websites saying 3 to 6 months, some 3 some 6 whats up with that? Can someone please clarify this for me?

[LIZZIE LOU]

we cant answer for other agencies and sites...all we can do is give you the most up-to-date information available.

[answerlooking]

One thing i dont underatand is why do they say 3 months in the training manual and they say 6 on their website? Why dont they update everywhrre on their site to indicate ita 3 months as they say in the manual? And why other websites dont update too if they see the cdc say 3 months?

[answerlooking]

Sorry teak the link works after all thanks for your help buddy

[answerlooking]

Im sorry but the link doesnt work can u post it again please?

[Teak]

http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/od/gap/pmtct/Trainer%20Manual/Adobe/Module_6TM.pdf

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Number 4

[answerlooking]

I dont wanna bother anyone but can i see a link that says its 3 months conclusive not 6? Like can i see the proof please cause on thw cdc website under guidelines i still see 6 months?

[Zedicus]

seek a councellor for the anxiety.. some ppl juz cant seem to accept the results!

[Teak]

Your test was conclusive. You are negative for HIV.

[frostythespider]

I have a similar predicament.  I had unprotected sex in late May and got tested in mid-October and tested negative but I cannot seem to calm myself down from this scare.

[Teak]

Three months is conclusive and has been since 2004.

[Zedicus]

3 months is CONCLUSIVE!.. cdc also says that, they just say 6 months for people who are receivin cancer treatments and other immuno reduction medicines, even then they almost all will get detected by 3 months.. cdc is still having the old regulations and the current tests are very sensitve!.. so 3 month testing is definitely CONCLUSIVE!!.. the doctors in this forum goes with 8 week being conclusive so 3 months is most definite!.. i know the anxiety and the fear.. trust me even ive been **** scared when i was waiting for 12 week testing.. ur result is proof that you are negative.. now just need to move on!