I don't know what you want us to tell you. You had no risk and if you had a risk then 3 months is conclusive. Are you looking for me to say test after 3 weeks and it is ok? Because I will not because it is not the right answer...no risk no need to test.
Thank you for your answer.
I know my point is kind of difficult to understand. I know the facts about HIV and HIV testing. However, for reasons I cannot explain (anxiety) I am simply unable to take them as true and act accordingly (stop worrying about it).
Since that is how my mind unfortunately works, I think the only way to get some peace of mind is to get an HIV test to get what I expect is a negative result. However, since I´ve been experiencing a wide range of symptoms, my anxiety is literaly driving me insane and I just can´t wait until the 3 month mark, I would like to know if I could test right now and if that test, assuming there was a risk, is reliable enough to take it as correct.
It´s been a little longer than 5 weeks since the alleged exposure. What are the odds of a 5 week negative test becoming a positive one later on?
I appreciate your time and I know I might be
I understand what you are saying, your not understanding what I am saying.
You had no risk. If you did have a risk the only time to obtain a conclusive result is 3 months. I am not going to tell you false info. 3 months is conclusive any thing before that is not going to give you a conclusive result. 6-8 weeks is a good indication but not conclusive. But again...NO RISK.
See a therapist to help you deal with anxiety.
Hello Vance 2335,
Thank you again. I understand HIV tests become conclusive ONLY 3 months after exposure. Thus I was not expecting you to answer that any test taken before that time could be 100% reliable. However, it is good to know that 6-8 weeks tests provide a good indication about one´s HIV status. Since my anxiety is in full force these days, I think I´ll just wait two more weeks and take a test at that mark. Even though it is not conclusive, I think It will provide great relief and it will allow me to move on.
Thank you again.
YOU'VE BEEN ON THIS FORUM FOR 7 MONTHS. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH...YOU SHOULD KNOW THE ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS BY NOW.
Do HIV PCR test. It is 99% reliable 28 days after exposure.
The poster doesn't need HIV test nor is a PCR test reliable at 28 days.
thanks Teak. I know he does not nned anything. But Doctors said PCR-DNA test is pretty accurate. Anyway, I belive in you more than doctors cause of your exepertise.
I really appreciate your comment
PCR-DNA tests are not approved for diagnostic use they are monitoring tests for people that are positive to follow their progression. Don't be posting incorrect information on this forum.