Timeframe of HIV test

[charlestonbum19]

I'm a 24 year old gay male from who was the receptive partner in an unprotected anal sex encounter with a gay male acquaintance around December 21st, 2007. He ejaculated in me. He and I actually volunteer for the same AIDS awareness organization. We have both been trained in STD/HIV prevention, but we obviously let one time slip. He works as a transporter at a local hospital, and he told me he was tested and HIV- as of two weeks prior to us hooking up. I was tested using the 30-min blood test on February 21st, 2008, allowing myself 8 weeks. The result was negative.

My question is this: In my research I have found that 2 months is, for all intents and purposes, sufficient time for the antibodies to appear. I am a bit of a hypochondriac, however, and I'd just like to know whether I should concern myself about waiting another 3 weeks before the 3 month mark. What is the likelihood that I would receive a positive result in another 3 weeks?

[Teak]

Only unprotected anal sex is high risk and it doesn't matter if you are gay or straight. HIV doesn't know the difference in sexual orientation.

[nonbeliever]

go take the 3 month test and collect your neg result, than get on with your life with condoms in hand

[HSci34]

At 8 weeks, 98% of infections (or greater) will have likely shown up already. Due to your increased risk encounter, however, I would get tested again at the 12 week mark.

[Uniquelymen]

Hi there,

Your 8 weeks result is very very encouraging.  However, you still need a 12 weeks results to be conclusive.

I do not think it's going to change.