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I had rapid clear view complete hiv test administered by hiv positive counselor. Seem like appropriate safety precautions were taken as latex gloves were used and test package opened in my presence. Results were negative, but did I put myself at risk again? We shook hands after test but I did have band aid over finger where lancet was used.
I've been extremely fatigued past four weeks. Had Duo test exactly 28 days post exposure, Biolytical Insti HIV test at 42, 49, 59 days all of which were negative. How reliable are my results? Is window period longer if possible exposure came from someone taking HIV antiviral medication? Possible exposure was getting tested by HIV positive counselor on antiviral medication.
If my possible exposure was on August 4, 2015 and I did a duo test exactly 4 weeks later on September 1, 2015 can I consider this result conclusive? I also had insti give test done at 52 days. How accurate are my non reactive results at this time frame?
Please stop making this more difficult than it has to be. No one has ever been infected from taking an HIV test and you won't be the first.
In the event lancet had HIV infected blood on it, what is risk of transmission when it was used to prick my finger?
I'm not offended by any means, so you didn't upset me. I'm just telling you incase you ever come across someone with HIV, it may upset them.
I'm so sorry and like I said ignorant on subject. Internet has info on both sides of spectrum some of which is obviously wrong. I do not mean to be degrading. Please forgive me and thank you for your response.
It's very degrading that you think you can guy HIV from shaking hands with an HIV positive guy. You should consult with a mental health professional to discuss your irrational thoughts.
Forgive me but I'm ignorant on this subject and worried. So although HIV test was administered by HIV positive counselor and my result was negative I should be confident was this result even though I have concerns about the lancet used and shaking hands after test?
So let's just say it was a used lancet, what is possibility of hiv infection?
Sorry for harping on this again, but to your knowledge are the finger prick lancets single use only? Also if it was a used lancet what is possibility of hiv infection? I'm sure lancet came out of package, but I just keep replaying scenario in my head.
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