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Accuracy at 25 days, 3 months, & 6 months?
I've heard so much conflicting information, probably because people are going by old data. I've heard information which I believe is dated from counselors. What is the accuracy these days of a blood test in a clinic setting? Is there a distinction between "high risk" and "low risk" populations?
When they came up with numbers like 97% (outdated, I hope) did that mean that the test missed 3 out of 100 positives?
I keep hearing that the CDC has officially stated 3 months is conclusive, but on the phone they're saying 6 months, and up to a year. Where does it say "3 months"?
When they came up with numbers like 97% (outdated, I hope) did that mean that the test missed 3 out of 100 positives?
I keep hearing that the CDC has officially stated 3 months is conclusive, but on the phone they're saying 6 months, and up to a year. Where does it say "3 months"?
I wonder why King County Health Department doesn't say that?
"we recommend that people wait 3 months from the time of the possible infection with HIV (the date of latest exposure) before being tested for HIV antibodies. The test may not give an accurate negative result if a person gets tested too soon after a potential exposure."
Oh guess who works there too? Dr. Handsfield
"we recommend that people wait 3 months from the time of the possible infection with HIV (the date of latest exposure) before being tested for HIV antibodies. The test may not give an accurate negative result if a person gets tested too soon after a potential exposure."
Oh guess who works there too? Dr. Handsfield
8 weeks usually suffices for a risk...as Dr. Handsfield has said numerous times on HIS forum.
The remaining 4 weeks is primarily for IV drug users and persons who have a compromised immune sysytem.
The remaining 4 weeks is primarily for IV drug users and persons who have a compromised immune sysytem.
I'm sure if you would read the replies that have been given here you will find the answer along with were to look in the CDC training manual. Those people answering the phone probably no less than you did when you called them.
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