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NAAT and Rapid Test
by wonder_worrywart, Feb 11, 2008 06:46AM
Dear Drs.
I was told by an ex that he is HIV positive two and half months post-breakup. The breakup was not a good one and I do not know if he is telling the truth. As far as his status during the relationship, he was negative.
I went to the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center to get tested. They are piloting the NAAT test.
I am suspecting that I tested at week 10 (to be prudent but it might be week 12) with both the Rapid Test (by finger stick) and NAAT.
Am I in the clear?
If you can help me with this question, I would really appreciate it. State guidelines are saying 3 months and then 6 months to be perfectly conclusive. I was told the NAAT would reveal different results by being more specific. I am wondering if my "viral load" around week 10 was not high enough for NAAT detection as well. The test is a qualitative test so I understand it is quite sensitive but there isn't much information on the NAAT.
Thank you!
I was told by an ex that he is HIV positive two and half months post-breakup. The breakup was not a good one and I do not know if he is telling the truth. As far as his status during the relationship, he was negative.
I went to the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center to get tested. They are piloting the NAAT test.
I am suspecting that I tested at week 10 (to be prudent but it might be week 12) with both the Rapid Test (by finger stick) and NAAT.
Am I in the clear?
If you can help me with this question, I would really appreciate it. State guidelines are saying 3 months and then 6 months to be perfectly conclusive. I was told the NAAT would reveal different results by being more specific. I am wondering if my "viral load" around week 10 was not high enough for NAAT detection as well. The test is a qualitative test so I understand it is quite sensitive but there isn't much information on the NAAT.
Thank you!
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