Accuracy of 2nd Gen Clearview HIV 1/2 Test at 6 Weeks?

[misterworried]

Ok,

so I got tested today in Los Angeles 6 weeks after my potential exposure. I just assumed this rapid test was at least a 3rd generation. It is called the Clearview Complete HIV test 1/2 and was a finger prick. Well I looked it up on the CDC website is a 2nd gen test? Great, I had no idea. I read that 3rd gen aniibody test give 95-99% accuracy at this timeframe.

Now I gotta wonder, how does a 2nd gen test compare? I am just shocked that this free testing place was using a 2nd gen. I figured nobody still used those. Could it be a 3rd gen test possibly and I saw outdated information on the CDC website?

[misterworried]

I really do think I had a risk. But that's up for debate I know. I just called the company again and another woman confirmed this was a 2nd gen test I took.

I just figured nobody was using 2nd gen test in the usa still. So does anyone know how a 2nd gen test compares to a 3rd gen?

[Vance2335]

You had no risk to begin with as you have been told.

[misterworried]

I called the company again and a woman said its a 2nd gen test. So how accurate is a 2nd gen test at 6 weeks?

[misterworried]

Are you sure no where uses 2nd gen in america right now?

[misterworried]

It was the clearview complete hiv 1/2 antibody rapid test.

[nursegirl6572]

Then go get tested elsewhere.  There's no way we can say what kind of test the clinic used.

[misterworried]

Vance I did call and they said they didnt know.

[Vance2335]

Call where you tested, it's that simple.

No test in America is a 2nd Gen.

[misterworried]

I cannot seem to find any information about the generation of the test I took. I wish I could figure this out.

[misterworried]

does anyone know what generation this test is? Like isn't there an updated chart or something? I called the place and they don't know and the paper work says nothing. Anyone have any clue about this? Thanks

[misterworried]

Im just asking if anyone knows what generation the clearview test is? I just assumed 2nd generation test are not being used anymore thats all.

[Vance2335]

Being raped is not like someone drawing on your face.

[Vance2335]

How can we tell you what test THEY gave you?

Why irrational because no matter how drunk you are you would wake up from someone undressing you and taking a penis and forcing it into your anus.

[misterworried]

Why? If I was too drunk I would not wake up during it it could have happened. I never had anus deep pain before....lasted 3 days. Anyone know about this test?

[Vance2335]

Call and ask them.

And yes I concur it is irrational.

[misterworried]

Its not irrational. I drank a lot and slept at youth hostel with strangers. I could of blacked out...my anus was sore for days. Very odd.

Can someone tell me if this was a 2nd or 3rd gen test? Thx

[nursegirl6572]

Irrational fear.

You don't need testing.

[Vance2335]

If you were raped you would know it. Just being sore would not be a sign you would also be bleeding.

[misterworried]

It was a possible anal rape when I was drunk one night. I woke up with a very sore anus. Do you know if this is a second or 3rd generation test? Thanks

[handyman705]

What was your perceived risk?

[misterworried]

Maybe this is actually a 3rd generation test? I got tested at "Out of the closet" on sunset blvd. Seems like here in LA they would not still be using a 2nd generation test. It doesn't say what generation the test is on the paper work I got or the website for the test.

I read also that all rapid test now are 3rd generation or 4th. Is that true or could they still be using a 2nd generation rapid test?