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12 weeks/ 84 days OR 3 Months/ 90 days HIV testing
CDC informed the public of 3 months from possible exposure HIV testing. Which one is the 3 months CDC informed? Is it the 12 weeks/ 84 days (example: Exposure; August 19, 2010, testing: November 11, 2010) or the 90 days format (example: Exposure; August 19, 2010, testing: November 19, 2010)?
Please respond. I took another HIV antibody test last October 19, 2010 (61 days after the possible exposure). It was non-reactive. Additional question: Do I still have to test either November 11 or 19, 2010 for a conclusive HIV test?
Please respond. I took another HIV antibody test last October 19, 2010 (61 days after the possible exposure). It was non-reactive. Additional question: Do I still have to test either November 11 or 19, 2010 for a conclusive HIV test?
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U.S. uses 13 weeks...everyone else uses 12. crazy i know...but it is what it is.
84 days would be considered conclusive.
84 days would be considered conclusive.
If someone calculates 3 months as 84 days versus 90 days, does that mean that his calculation is right and conclusive compare to the other one? If someone is ok with the 84 days result what about a negative in 83 days?....If experts here says 83 days is conclusive then I'm sure there will be someone would be asking for 82.5 days result..... etc etc etc.....
HIV testings are not exactly the same worldwide. Each countries has there own specific guidelines inregards to testings, Obviously those who devised and approved these guidelines have enough data to support their recommendations.
HIV testings are not exactly the same worldwide. Each countries has there own specific guidelines inregards to testings, Obviously those who devised and approved these guidelines have enough data to support their recommendations.
I don't think anyone doubts 3 months being the mark but I think the confusion stems from What 3 months is 84 days or 90
I see. I'm in Canada so that's a difference to the U.S. Thank you for the information.
Thank you for the insight and suggestion. It's almost November anyway. I hope there will be more comments about this. It will be very helpful for me.
There should be no much difference between 84 or 90 days. Perhaps for psychological resons wait until the 19. But wait for others to answer your question.
Well, Thank you for that information. I highly appreciate it. I'll wait for other information related to my question as well.
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I'm not here to say / judge one's guidelines compared to others. Ok, If someone calculates 3 months as 84 days versus 90 days, does that mean that his calculation is right and conclusive compare to the other one? If someone is ok with the 84 days result what about a negative in 83 days?....If experts here says 83 days is conclusive then I'm sure there will be someone would be asking for 82.5 days result.....
You always has the option where to believe but the fact still remains that wherever you are, whatever calculations you do - still the 3 months mark remains the Golden standard.