Are my test results conclusive or did I go too early?

[helpplease455]

unprotected sex on 5/26, on 6/7 I did the routine std testing and was negative for chlamydia and gonorrhea. on 6/22 I did blood draw at std clinic I believe 4th gen testing got results back 3 days later negative for HIV and syphilis. Something just does not feel right it is like my left upper thigh/groin intermittent discomfort more than pain and sometimes a bit of itchiness on the urethra after peeing. This kind of started up last week and now I'm wondering if I tested too soon for STDs since seemingly groin pain is only related to STDs and I had a recent exposure. I also did not wait the full 2 weeks for STDs I went 10 days after so now that is making me think if I went too soon for that maybe I went too soon for my HIV test.... Will getting another test done now do anything or am I locked in to my anxiety until 3 months to retest?

[livefulllife2016]

I'm in similar situation with similar date. As I said earlier, 95% accurate at 28 days (4 week) , 99.9% accurate at 3 months...

everyone is different.

[bec1118]

you should expect another negative

[helpplease455]

I will do so but would the science of these test, make it safe for me to say I can expect another negative result.

[helpplease455]

well my counselor said it was great news but did the spheal about retesting in 3 months. but my primary care doctor said test are accurate after 2 weeks nowadays so I'm torn....

is it really still 95% at 4 weeks though or is it in fact higher accuracy

[bec1118]

There are very few people after two weeks that won't either have the p24 or the antibodies when one goes away the other is there. I would still do the 3 month test because you will always question it,

[bec1118]

Includes
If HIV Antigen and Antibody, 4th Generation Screen is Repeatedly Reactive, HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86701, 86702).
If HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation is Indeterminate or Negative, HIV-1 RNA, Qualitative, TMA will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87535).

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)
HIV Ag/Ab, 4th Generation Non-Reactive
Clinical Significance
This 4th generation HIV Ag/Ab Combo assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV1/HIV2 infection, including acute or primary HIV-1 infection.

Test FAQ
Laboratory Testing for the Diagnosis of HIV Infection

Alternative Name(s)
Fourth Generation HIV,4th Generation HIV

if this test does not pick up the antigen at 28 days it would pick up antibodies even at a low level. Did you ask your testing counselor

[kostantinos2]

Hiv test shall be taken at 28 days ,6 weeks ,8 weeks and 10 weeks that will be very reassuring ! up to 99%

[livefulllife2016]

4th gen at 28 day is 95% accurate. But conclusive at 12 week.