26th day test negative, still at risk?

[itsthejackal]

Hi, after an exposure (condom breakage incident in one time CSW sex) i have tested negative on the 26th day. The result was based an ELIZA method for the HIV 1 & 2 and p24Ag test. Observed value was 0.1 and the range was <= 1 to be negative. Its been 40 days now and I am slated for another test after 3 months of the exposure. However I have shown no symptoms of HIV however the anxiety has kept me stressed all along. My question is:
- Has anyone been tested positive after a 4 week negative result?
- Can we consider the absence of any symptoms at 6 weeks as a sign of no infection?

Thanks

[LIZZIE LOU]

YES...someone can test positive after a 4 week negative.

as far as ars symptoms?  not everyone experiences them.

[joggen]

Q.   Given the low risk nature of your exposure and your negative combined antibody and antigen test at 26 days, is it reasonable to expect anything other than a NEGATIVE result at 3 months?

A.    NO..