hiv antigen/antibodies test!

[henrygoh]

i had been tested today and the result come out is negative.

my question is:
1)5 1/2 week is conclusive?
2)someone say the antigen test must be done between 14-28days?so it mean by my test is no useful for this period.
3)antibodies test at this period can conclusive?
4)what is mean by HIV antigen/antibodies test compare with normal antibodies test?
5)should i need to re test ?

i plan to re test at week no.12...i was protected vaginal sex and no oral sex.

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[RainLover71]

You're welcome.

[henrygoh]

thank for reply

ok,i get the information already. thank you for given me a good lesson!

have a nice day

[RainLover71]

It means that the p24 antigen is easily detected at that time frame and past that time it would still be detectable until antibodies are produced.An antibody test is excellent at 6 to 12 weeks.

[henrygoh]

thank for reply:

i just want know in term of knowledge,i am study physic, biology are very stranger to me.

question:
The HIV antigen is only available for 14-28 day? if out of the period mean the HIV antigen is not suitable for HIV test.need to use the antibiotics test rite?

[RainLover71]

You never had a risk in the first place and didn't require any testing at all.I will answer your questions out of the goodness of my heart. 1.No,but it's a good result. 2.That's when the DUO is most accurate,correct. 3.NO,12 weeks is conclusive. 4.The DUO looks for p24 antigen and antibodies,an antibody test look for only antibodies. 5.NO.you used protection,you never had a risk.