Concerned about index value

[bsspy_111]

I have Elisa through CMIA 2 years after potential exposure. The result was negative with index value 0.13. Again after 1 month i took the same test and result was negative with index value 0.22. I am scare why index value increased. What does it mean and what factors affect this value. Further, do i need further testing after 2 years from incident if all tests in 2 years tested negative. I am delaying my marriage just because i am going paranoid with this stuff and want surety that i am fine. Is there any possibility that antibodies don't get develop even after 2 years? I had several antibody and DNA PCR tests in 2 years but i am just not able to get sure of whether I should move on or I should get tested further. Please help. what should I do and please help with understanding me the index value

[Chima7]

Three months has been the standard window period since 2004. Anyone who doesn't know this or agree with this has not been keeping up with the latest research and news about HIV testing and therefore should not be trusted as any kind of authority on HIV testing. That's all you need to know.

Your tests after 2 years are way beyond the 3 month window period and therfore you're overly conclusively negative. Go find a new hobby to occupy your time because HIV is definitely not a concern of yours.

[bsspy_111]

All say different theories for window period. Some say 3 months, some 6 months, some even say 3 years.. What to believe? Its so confusing and paranoid making. Pl help

[paranoidstd]

As long as the figures are below 1. It will always change. Move on with your life you do not have hiv. And you should have asked the people giving the test.