I am convinced that 3 months result is conclusive. But my basic questions are unanswered.
Please tell me :
1) How reliable is ELFA VIDAS DUO ULTRA test?
2) Can I take this test result as conclusive or
3) Should I take up ELISA/Western Blot or PCR DNA/RNA tests also.
Thanks
the CURRENT guideline is 3 months post exposure for a conclusive result. if you are on anti-rejection drugs following an organ transplant...on chemotherapy...or a LONG TERM CHRONIC iv drug user...THEN you may need to test out past 3 months. even that is stretching it.
3 months for a conclusive result.
3 month is conclusive since 2004...
After posting my mail, I went through several earlier posts. There is General consensus that 3 months' test is conclusive so I do not understand your views of 6 moths and 12 months test.
My question is not regarding 3 months or 6 months but Validity of test I underwent. Do I need ELISA or Western Blot?
3 month is the guideline,,
he is NEGATIVE
While our situations are vastly different, our timelines are the same. From what i can find 97% of people have detectable antibodies within 3 months. There are the rare situations where it can take up to 6 months or even 12 months, but those are considered extremely rare.
Personally, i feel better now that i have my 3 month results (HIV - ) but will get a test at the 6 month window and possibly again at the 12 month window.
You have a 97% chance (at least) that you will be fine...
you are NEGATIVE..
believe your negative test results..
cheers!