HIV Testing

[anxious150]

3 years ago, I had uprotected vaginal intercourse with a prostitute in Thailand. The intercourse was brief as i came to my senses and stopped. Not sure if relevant, but I did not ejaculate.

On the same trip, I did however have unprotected oral (i.e received) with  prostitutes on several occassions.

I had not thought about in much since. I have been with my partner for around 2.5 years and she is now pregnant...3.5 weeks ago she was given a HIV test, we still do not have the results.

Does this mean anything? E.g. Does a positive on the intial test then go for confirmation tests - which is taking the time? My partner met with her mid-wife around 2 weeks after the test and the results were not back - the mid-wife said that while slow - it was not unusual (i.e. no results after 2 weeks)

My anxiety is through the roof!

Any info, greatly appreciated.

[tomMulligan]

A risk is still a risk. numbers / statistics doesn't tell you that you have no HIV. Only the test does.  

[anxious150]

Thanks for the reply tom, i'm scarred out of my mind i've done something terrible by not getting myself tested before getting someone else involved.

While single, I believed it was a low risk encounter and was not that concerned. Since the HIV test - i have done some research and found that a new strain exists in Thailand (and probably other countries) which has a higher transmission through vaginal intercourse.

Thanks.

[tomMulligan]

What I am asking is - is there typically a delay with results on a positive test? - No. just wait for the result. You should ask your doctor at the time of testing how long the results will take.

[anxious150]

Further clarification, on the above, it has now been 3.5 weeks and we have not been given a result (perhaps this is a sign there is nothing wrong).

Also, apologies if you feel I am asking to comment on the testing regime of my local hospital...

What I am asking is - is there typically a delay with results on a positive test? Due to confirmations etc.

Thanks.