Where is this from? 6 months to certain?

[swan778]

I was wondering if anyone can awnser me this question? I was looking at this and does this look like the OLD CDC regulations that stated you need to wait 6 months for a conclusive HIV test. Or is it from an outdated source from somewhere else from before the CDC changed from 6 months to 3 months? Does anyone know?

http://www.cigna.com/healthinfo/hw4961.html

Look under what to think about

- To be certain that an HIV infection is not present, a person must test negative for the virus at least 6 months after the last possible exposure to HIV

My second question is when did the CDC change from 6 months to 3 months? Was it 2001?

[jhguy011]

The testing guidelines published by the CDC recommend conclusive testing at 3 months for any risk.

[LIZZIE LOU]

ani has been banned for using several screen names.

3 months is conclusive...NOT 6 months.

[swan778]

Sorry I was just responding to a post by someone called Ani but her post has just vanished???

[swan778]

Ani? So its 6 months for a sure exposure? But its 3 months for a low risk exposure according to the CDC Ani?

[LIZZIE LOU]

doesnt matter...THE CURRENT GUIDELINE IS 3 MONTHS...PERIOD !

[swan778]

Thankyou both. Do you think this http://www.cigna.com/healthinfo/hw4961.html is a copy from the old CDC Guide lines?

[Teak]

The guideline changed in 2004....

[LIZZIE LOU]

this debate always amazes me.

do you think...for one moment...that IF THE GUIDELINE WAS 6 MONTHS...that we would tell you that 3 months is conclusive???????

the cdc's newest guideline is 3 months.  period ! ! !