CDC testing guidelines

[GeorgeL8729]

Hi all,

I was wondering why the CDC considers a DUO test after 45 days conclusive while many here report the DUO being conclusive after 28 days. Is there any data available pointing to which one is true?

Thanks

[RFGUSA]

Hey. Here's CDC's updated testing guidelines stating that the test is conclusive 3-4 weeks sooner than their previous testing guidelines (6-8 weeks)

http://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/docs/2014/HIV-testing-Labs-Flowchart.pdf

[AnxiousNoMore]

So when is the CDC saying a duo is conclusive? That link just says earlier than previously thought.

[RFGUSA]

Exactly. I interpret it as 3-4 weeks earlier than they previously thought (which was 6-8) so now it should be at 3-4 weeks. I could be wrong in my interpretation though. Its all very confusing.

[Anxietykillingme]

I think its 3 4 week earlier than 12 week 3rd gen test

[RFGUSA]

Yeah could be but these guidelines were released in 2014 and the US has been using 4th gen testing since  2011 so I just thought it would be updating the guidelines for the 4th gen test.

[RFGUSA]

AnxiousNoMore what are your thoughts on that?

[AnxiousNoMore]

Some people are overly conservative so you will never get consensus. We rely on the opinion of expert doctors, so test when the CDC recommends if you accept that instead.

[GeorgeL8729]

Thanks. I have tested past 45 days, but I was curious as to why many claim 28 days. I know that Dr Hook and Dr HHH used to say 28 days, but now they recommend 6 weeks

[Sostupid20182]

They do still state that at 28 days it’s 98-99% sensitive but not 100% until 6 weeks. I was wondering the same thing