OraQuick Finger Test at 4 weeks?

[NYCT504]

I just had an OraQuick finger-stick test at exactly 4 weeks post-exposure. Results were negative (although she told me the results in less than 10 mins and I thought it took 20-30?)

Bottom line: is this conclusive enough to say that I'm negative?

Thank you.

[lostone08]

no that is to soon but it is a very very good indicator they say most people will have detectabled antibodies by 25 days so 4 weeks is about 90 percent what was your exposure? wait test again at 8 weeks then 12/13 for conclusive result i highly doubt they will change

[NYCT504]

Can I get a second opinion from someone else on this? Is negative OraQuick finger test 4 weeks later sufficiently accurate?

[HSci34]

A negative at 4 weeks is when approximately 90% of people will have tested poistive. You should wait at least 6 weeks before doing a test. At that point in time, virtually everyone will have tested positive (>95%). Your 4 week test is very encouraging, but not conclusive.

[NYCT504]

I did it at 4 weeks because that was when they were doing free testing at my school. I think 90% are pretty good chances, the other 10% are likely people with very suppressed immune systems.

[lostone08]

if your comfortable with that then you are but thats 90 out of 100 so out of 100 people who test at 4 weeks 90 will test positive 10 will not so if you think you are in that 90 than hey congrats

[HSci34]

If you had unprotected vaginal or anal sex, you should wait until at least 6 weeks. Some suggest a 12 week confirmatory test (very unlikely to change from 6 weeks).

[Shiner1]

HSci34 is correct , a 6 week test is a good indicator of final result ( 90-95%) but you should wait untill 12 weeks to get full confirmation - i just got my 12 week result yesterday and it was negative, but i took 12 week to get rid of my anxieties more than anything as all the doctors seem to say that a change from 6 to 12 weeks is very very rare...hope this helps , stay positive..

[NYCT504]

I didn't have any sort of risky unprotected sex, sooo do you think that my test is sufficient enough?

[stelutu]

than what exactly is your exposure if any?
Like 80% of infections are due to unprotected sex.
If you did not have any, than good luck and congrats!!

[lostone08]

did you share needles?

[NYCT504]

No, i got fingered (anal) and was afraid there was semen on his fingers

[Teak]

You were never at risk for contacting HIV and you didn't need to test.

[NYCT504]

Are you sure? I'm pretty sure that being fingered with semen on someone's fingers there is some risk

[Teak]

No risk.

[crf250x]

If the guy had semen on his fingers and (assuming) his fingernail lacerated (which is possible) her anus then YES IT IS CONSIDERED A RISK; a small risk. Come on people, don't misdiagnose someone - we weren't there.

NYCT504 just test at 3 months just to be safe, okay? Your 4 week test isn't conclusive enough according to the guidebook. By making HIV testing a regular habit (given you change your sex partners on a periodic basis) not only are you keeping yourself safe, but others as well. Take Care - your almost in the clear. And yes, lots and lots of individuals who are HIV positive in deed test positive around 25 days, your 4 weeks is very good news....a negative 3 month test would be GREAT news.

[Teak]

Finger has never caused HIV infection and never will. No one needs to test from being fingered. HIV cannot stay active outside the host. So NO FINGERING IS NOT A RISK. PERIOD...

[crf250x]

Really? I didn't know HIV couldn't stay active....not being sarcastic at all....but are you sure?

[Teak]

I'm sure.

[HSci34]

As Teak said - fingering is no risk.

[wonggendeng]

I think it's 90 % right. You are safe.