hiv test

[man07]

Hi experts,
I need a suggestion on the below test for hiv, is this method of testing holds good or reliable to get tested after 2 months of possible exposure. If not which methOd Considering the window period?  

test - Hiv 1 genotyping and drug resistance
Method - Reverse transcriptase PCR and DNA sequencing.
If anybody is there from India plz let me know the reliable laboratory, which I Can trust on the results.  Plz help..  appreciate your kind response. Thank you

[maash2281]

Which lab you are going to take this test?

I believe none of the lab will allow you to take genotyping test unless you are positive . This test used to monitor the viral load.

THERE IS NO HIV RISK for u, for your peace of mind Get a DUO test , that's more enough to detect , if you still need go for RNA PCR detection.

[man07]

Hey thanks Bro.. you been so kind.. if genotyping does give a precise result I will go for it..  So that my fear would vanish..  Juss for my understanding what exactly this genotyping test does, how it works..  Hope I'm not bugging u too much.   Sorry for that..  I have left with no option to share with anybody other than in this forum. I get relieved discussing with u guys..  Thanks Man

[maash2281]

You dont need do spend more money , U can go for 4th gen test its enough , i f u really need PCR , go for HIV virus detection PCR , genotyping is really not required.

[man07]

Bro is the test mentioned above is not ok.  I mean it's the test offered by Dr Lal path labs..  Well I work In middleast. Basically from Bangalore, Karnataka

[maash2281]

Protected sex is not risk , i understand ur fear, 2 months u can get DUO test or simple antibody test.

Where you are locating in India?

[man07]

Vancee I appreciate and respect your words, my mind is in unrest since the rashes n other so called symptoms has appeared.. I need to put my mind at rest and be normal as I was before.. I feel the hiv test would make me relaxed n feel like a normal guy.. along with your valuable words. Plz temme the test and method I mentioned is ok?  Or should I go for some other method? Regards

[Vance2335]

YOu had no risk.

[man07]

Correction * My hairs are falling from Head in small patches. I woke up this morning and I saw this.  

[man07]

its 4th week of my possible exposure..  Where I had sex with a part time sex worker. I had a protected sex.  as far as I remember I didn't had any penis to vagina direct exposure .. And even checked the condom for any break. It was ok.  But had skin to skin touch near sides of vaginaL Area.. and I had used the soap she used too.. I don't know her hiv status..  After 2 weeks I got this red bumps on my chest area and kind of rash in penis, body ache, uneasiness, swollen glands under the jaw, Not to mention I have this pain wisdom tooth ache, thick stuff on my tongue, u name it.. I am feeling all these symptoms which experts say it's symptoms of hiv.. It's my 4th week and also My hairs are falling in small small patches, where I feel smooth no hair at all..  I'm going nuts and scared,, I'm planning to test myself once I'm in India, Bangalore .  Since I work abroad I'm not able to travel immediately.. Please help and suggest me the suitable test.  

[maash2281]

Hey , I am from India Chennai , First of all let us know your exposure

[Vance2335]

What was your risk?