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Single Elisa... enough? Scarred, please help
I took an ELISA test for HIV (MEIA 4° Generation), at 3 years of my possible exposure. Was so scarred to do it, that I didn't take it. It came back as non reactive, is that enough to determine I'm not infected? Or should I repeat it to confirm the negative result?
I read about a sensitivity of 99,5% can this affect a test taken outside the window period?
Thank you!
I read about a sensitivity of 99,5% can this affect a test taken outside the window period?
Thank you!
If 3 months is conclusive, 3 years would also be conclusive as long as you've never had another exposure 3 months before you test.
Yeah, I know I posted before, but the problem is that the first test was 2 months after PEP, then I started to be so afraid that I never tested again. So I'm not sure to count the first test as valid. I read in the internet that PEP can delay seroconversion. So I'm seeking for a second opinion, on the reliability of this last test 3/4 years after the last risky situation.
Yes, the last one was 3 years after nPEP, but the first one just 2 months, as far as I know the first one was not conclusive. So I'm just considering the last test.
Thank you Teak, do you mean that I need a new test or I can consider the last one I took as conclusive?
Yes, last one (and the only one 3 months after nPEP) was 3 years after last dose on nPEP. Can I trust in this negative test or should I re-test?
Hey Teak,
Is that conclusive? Sorry for being so insistent, but I'm really worried.
Thank you
Is that conclusive? Sorry for being so insistent, but I'm really worried.
Thank you
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