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HIV testing stats
by icegrill, May 04, 2008 03:00PM
I've read here that Dr. H said that a HIV test at 6 weeks from possible exposure is 99% conclusive. Also, I read a couple times from neel333 state the following stats:
4 week 95% (Almost all positive people get tested +ve between 2-3 week)
6 week 99%
12 week 100%
Would it make a difference on the type of test taken? I just had a rapid test (the needle stick) which came out negative. As for the numbers neel333 stated, how accurate are these numbers?
4 week 95% (Almost all positive people get tested +ve between 2-3 week)
6 week 99%
12 week 100%
Would it make a difference on the type of test taken? I just had a rapid test (the needle stick) which came out negative. As for the numbers neel333 stated, how accurate are these numbers?
Member Comments (5)
by jimmy600, May 04, 2008 03:12PM
To: icegrill
12 week is not 100%, check reliable websites.
by Teak, May 04, 2008 03:24PM
3 month is 12/13 weeks depending on where you live is conclusive.
by jimmy600, May 04, 2008 03:31PM
To: Teak
sorry Teak, i do not challange your knowledge, but most of the sites recommends a 6 months. and thats the reason that i am still worried despite the fact that i am tested negative 6th times, my last negative test was on the ist of this month (four month) in toronto.
by Teak, May 04, 2008 03:33PM
Most site you go to are not up to date then. The new guidelines is 3 months and has been since 2004.
by icegrill, May 04, 2008 04:52PM
To: Teak
Does it matter on the type of test taken?
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