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hiv tests and reliability
good day.
i was here about 6 months ago. am male 50. i had a low risk exposure ( fingering with peeled skin, smacking of lips, i sucked nipple.... dr told me i had no risk and no need for test. but took the test anyway.( rapid immunochromatographic assay) i had sme three tests because i never had any hiv test before. the first was negative just to cover all my history. the second was 86 days after latest exposure. it was negative. the third was at the six month mark plus 13 days. it was negative. my concerns are:
1) is the rapid test i took reliable?
2) i read autoimmune diseases can alter or delay hiv results. is this true? as far as i know i do not have auto immune diseases but granting that i had would this change the test results?
3) since the rapid test tests for antibodies, do all people produce antibodies? i heard that people who are in chemo, take antirejection drugs, pep, iv users or are immunosuppressed takes time to produce antibodies.
4) are my 3 tests reliable and conclusive?
5) is there a chance that at 6 months my results will change?
6) can i finally move on?
Thank you.
i was here about 6 months ago. am male 50. i had a low risk exposure ( fingering with peeled skin, smacking of lips, i sucked nipple.... dr told me i had no risk and no need for test. but took the test anyway.( rapid immunochromatographic assay) i had sme three tests because i never had any hiv test before. the first was negative just to cover all my history. the second was 86 days after latest exposure. it was negative. the third was at the six month mark plus 13 days. it was negative. my concerns are:
1) is the rapid test i took reliable?
2) i read autoimmune diseases can alter or delay hiv results. is this true? as far as i know i do not have auto immune diseases but granting that i had would this change the test results?
3) since the rapid test tests for antibodies, do all people produce antibodies? i heard that people who are in chemo, take antirejection drugs, pep, iv users or are immunosuppressed takes time to produce antibodies.
4) are my 3 tests reliable and conclusive?
5) is there a chance that at 6 months my results will change?
6) can i finally move on?
Thank you.
HIV should not be a concern for you. I agree that this is a mental issue. Your issues are beyond the scope of help that an HIV forum can provide.
When is it going to sink in that you never had a risk and also you tested negative.Theres nothing more that you can do.Its time to make an appointment with a mental health expert.
sorry , that was accidental. i tried posting several times but i just could not get in. i apologize sincerely. Teak can you comment on my inquiries pls?
You never had a risk in the first place so it would be pointless answering all your questions.Your negative.Except it.
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