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HIV testing at 5 weeks.
Hello. 5 weeks ago I received unprotected oral from a csw and then finished it with protected vaginal penetration. I have been very worried about hiv and got myself tested at week 3 and week 5 with spot antibody tests. Results were negative. I got myself tested with an EIA p24 antigen + HIV antibody test as well. Result was negative. Are these tests conclusive or should I wait for full 3 months?
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Even i checked your report its a combo test , p24 antigen + antibodies early detection test . Its a 4 th gen test. I think Dr.tan not looked your report properly. if you still worried get one more 4th gen test for your peace of mind . I believe you are from India , you can get the 4th gen test at Dr.lal path lab , metropolis lab. else ask Dr.tan.
Vance , how come duo is useless. Cost wise? Because still duo test is very sensitive to detect antibodies even antigen get drops off. Correct me if I am wrong.
Vance I had no risk??? I have lost my appetite since the episode. How's that for a symptom? :/
Maash....are you saying mate that in a scenario where p24 levels have become low, a duo test is more likely to detect antibodies than just an antibody test?
Yes , DUO will detect antigen or antibody , so no worried , as i already said , you have NO RISK.
Maash you were right man! DR Tan, in his greatness, admitted that he had not read the report properly and that it was indeed a 4th gen test, conclusive at 5 weeks. Salutes!
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