rapid test reliability

I had a rapid test done 8 weeks after possible exposure. It took 10 minutes for results. It was neg. Is this test reliable? Doc said to retest after 6 months. Is there still a possibility that I may be pos?

[Teak]

What was your exposure?

[harshreality]

Rape

[Teak]

If it was unprotected vaginal or anal sex your 3 month post exposure test will be conclusive. They haven't used 6 months since 2004.

[harshreality]

Thank you for your  reply. But it wasn't 3 months, it was only 8 weeks. Is it still conclusive?

[Teak]

No, you'll have to test 3 months post exposure to obtain your conclusive test result.

[harshreality]

Thank you, again. I am so scared. My lymph nodes in armpit area are tender and have been since 6 weeks after the rape occured. I do know I  was infected with Hep B. But today the joints in my hands are sore. I only hope all this is  related to the hep, although one person on that forum said Hep b usually does not cause pain or tenderness in lymph nodes. I appreciate any light you may be able to shed on this subject.

[Teak]

Good sign, lymph nodes due to ARS do not hurt.

[harshreality]

Forgive my ignorance, what is ARS?

[harshreality]

Ok, i googled it! Thank you for your info. Will go get tested. I only hope i didnt't wait too long. It has now been almost 9months.

[Vance2335]

Once you have HIV you will always test positive.