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Hi. I have been exposed to a little risk of HIV..I would like to do the test for the peace of my mind.. I have already missed the 28 days mark..what could be the next best time to get tested ? Is it at the completion of 3 months ? Or I can do it as per my convenience ? Is it good to the test as early as possible or I can delay it to couple of months ?
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As you've gotten several answers that you had no risk, we're now going to close this thread.  Good luck

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I can relate to your concerns about multiple symptoms.
From experience I had very many myself, some lasting literally 7 months and I still have stomach issues which I'm seeing a specialist next week.
However I tested out to a year for hep, herpies and hiv.
Negative.
Hiv tests, blood rapid tests, are among the best out there.
Trust those results when done at the appropriate time.
Find peace in what you ruled out.
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You have already been told that you had no risk in your other post from yesterday. Since you did not have an exposure then there's no reason to get tested.
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Thanks Chima for your comment..As I said above that test will be for just my peace of mind as I had really severe symptoms right after that particular day..symptoms were throat infection for a week , skin rashes , worst tingling in hands and feet at the same time, 5 kg weight loss and now I have burning feeling on on foot..what do you say about these symptoms ?
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I will try and answer your questions as best I can.

1) ELISA test can be taken 4 weeks to 3 months post exposure. Most people develop detectable antibodies in 21 to 25 days. Accuracy rate is 99.8%

2) Rapid tests can be taken 4 weeks to 3 months post exposure. Most people develop detectable antibodies in 21 to 25 days. They taken by either a finger prick blood sample or oral fluids. Accuracy rate is 99.6%.

3) Pooled RNA NAAT or early test has a 10 to 12 days post exposure window period for detection. Antibody tests after 12 weeks is sometimes necessary. Accuracy rate is 90% at 10 to 12 days, at 6 weeks it is 95-98% and at 12 weeks it is 99%.

4)The NAAT (PCR RNA and DNA) is at 2-3 weeks post exposure window period. These tests are usually used to screen babies of HIV plus their mothers. Or to screen blood or organ donations. Accuracy rate is 99.6%.

5) P24 Antigen test is only detectable within the first couple of weeks. Once the body starts producing antibodies, this antigen is no longer detectable.

5) The Western Blot test is 4-6 weeks post exposure window period, however it may take up to 8 weeks for a positive result. Accuracy rate is 99.9 % after 4-6 weeks.

6) And finally the 4TH Generation (ab/ag test) which is the most common test in the United States. Works like this the Antigen test is detectable immediately after infection, and only for the first few weeks. The antibody (ab) test has a window period of 4-12 weeks. Finally, the World Health Organization considers this DUO test conclusive at 6 weeks. Accuracy rate is 99.9%.
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No test detects the virus immediately after being infected.
Point 6 you said antigen is detectable immediately.
Antigen can start to become detectable only as early as 2 weeks post infection.
Thank u Trikon for your detailed answer..I was really confused about the timing and test types but after reading your answer I have a really good idea now :)
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4-6 weeksis 95 percent accurate with standard antibody testing, 6 weeks and 3 months is probably the best times to test. At 6 weeks your result is highly unlikely to change, but experts say to test at the 12 week mark or 84 days for a conclusive result. After that you can be sure of your status.
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Thanks john for your short and to the point answer :)
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