Further Testing?

[madeamistake364]

Dr's- Thanks again for this great site. This is a follow-up question from my last posting on Dec. 7. Just wanted your clinical opinion on any further testing for HIV. As I stated previously, I had unprotected oral/vaginal intercourse on Nov. 11 with a CSW. Here's the testing done so far:

7 days post-exposure: HIV antibody, syphillis, herpes, clam/gon. All negative
14 days post-exposre: NAAT Pool RNA HIV, PCR DNA HIV, HIV antibody, herpes, syphillis. All negative
28 days post-exposure: PCR DNA HIV, HIV antibody, syphillis, clam/gon. All negative
35 days post-exposure: Rapid HIV antibody test

I know it's a ton of testing (and probably not needed) but I have a family and I'd rather know sooner than later (my wife knows of the mistake and changes have been made in my life to repair and move forward). My question is based on the info above is a test at 8 and 12 weeks clinically necessary or a psychological need for my peace of mind. Thanks again for your time.

[madeamistake364]

Thanks Dr Handsfield. I did pay for these tests out of pocket and not through insurance. Thanks for your expertise. Happy Holidays!!

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

This could and should have been asked as a follow-up comment on your thread started December 7.  As Dr. Hook told you there, the chance you were exposed to HIV was low -- and the chance you were infected was even lower.  In any case, your negative tests prove you didn't catch it.  It is not possible to have HIV and have none of those tests show it.  Indeed it is "a ton of testing" and a big waste of money -- I hope you paid yourself, and not health insurance (which is the sort of thing that increases health care costs for everybody).  In any case, please stop testing.  You're home free.

HHH, MD