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Test results, finally conclusive
Dear Dr,
I had a possible exposure to HIV through oral sex. I received felatio from an asian massage worker in New York.
I tested negative at the 3 week mark. I also tested negative at the 5 month mark. I also did a full blood panel during my physical which fell at this 5 month mark and all of my blood work (which was extensive: cholesterol, cell counts, liver, vitamin levels etc...) came back normal. My HIV test was performed here in the US. I am not sure which generation test it was but i do attend a well respected doctor. It was an antibody test, probably Labcorp but not sure.
To my question: Is my 5 month negative antibody test definitively conclusive with no need to retest?
I had a possible exposure to HIV through oral sex. I received felatio from an asian massage worker in New York.
I tested negative at the 3 week mark. I also tested negative at the 5 month mark. I also did a full blood panel during my physical which fell at this 5 month mark and all of my blood work (which was extensive: cholesterol, cell counts, liver, vitamin levels etc...) came back normal. My HIV test was performed here in the US. I am not sure which generation test it was but i do attend a well respected doctor. It was an antibody test, probably Labcorp but not sure.
To my question: Is my 5 month negative antibody test definitively conclusive with no need to retest?
Dr.,
I most definitely read your linked article. I had actually seen it prior to my posting. Like most for some reason I think I will be different...
I was just making sure that testing over rules symptoms. The symptoms That mainly concerns me is thrush. It has not been diagnosed so I am probably examining my tongue when I never have before. It is isolated to the very back. Could be hilatosis. It isn't red when I use a scraper and doesn't bleed. And I can't wipe it off with my finger, it has to be scraped usually.
I did google you as you told one person to do. Congratulations on your Thomas Parran award. Extremely impressive.
I think it's all in my head. Like you stated any and all HIV tests at 158 days are conclusive no matter what.
I most definitely read your linked article. I had actually seen it prior to my posting. Like most for some reason I think I will be different...
I was just making sure that testing over rules symptoms. The symptoms That mainly concerns me is thrush. It has not been diagnosed so I am probably examining my tongue when I never have before. It is isolated to the very back. Could be hilatosis. It isn't red when I use a scraper and doesn't bleed. And I can't wipe it off with my finger, it has to be scraped usually.
I did google you as you told one person to do. Congratulations on your Thomas Parran award. Extremely impressive.
I think it's all in my head. Like you stated any and all HIV tests at 158 days are conclusive no matter what.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Huh? Is there something not clear about "Any and all HIV tests at 158 days are final, conclusive and definitive"? Or in the explanation in the other thead linked above? Did you even read it?
I see no need to repeat myself. This thread is over.
I see no need to repeat myself. This thread is over.
Dr. I just wanted to clarify that I did not get a new test. Just that my original 5 month test was at 158 days post exposure. Does testing at 3 months or more trump any "symptoms" I think I may have like sore hips etc.. ?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I'm glad to hear of your negative result, but obviously not surprised. Any and all HIV tests at 158 days are "final, conclusive and definitive".
Hi Doctor,
Thank you for your follow up. Like many on this forum HIV has caused me great anxiety. I had convinced myself that I was at great risk and had lots of physical symptoms particularly in my mouth.
I just wanted to confirm that even if the test was 2nd generation antibody (is first gen even around?) the 158 day negative result was final, conclusive and definitive?
Thank you for your time and efforts
Thank you for your follow up. Like many on this forum HIV has caused me great anxiety. I had convinced myself that I was at great risk and had lots of physical symptoms particularly in my mouth.
I just wanted to confirm that even if the test was 2nd generation antibody (is first gen even around?) the 158 day negative result was final, conclusive and definitive?
Thank you for your time and efforts
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome to the forum.
The reply you had on the community forum was brief, but accurate; there isn't much more to say. You had a zero risk exposure with regard to HIV, which is rarely if ever transmitted from an oral to penile partner by oral sex. But how high the risk was and the test generation are irrelevant; 3 months or more is always 100% reliable. Based on the exposure, you really didn't need testing at all except for its reassurance value, and for sure you don't need further testing.
See this recent thread for more detail about HIV testing windows: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/1704700
Regards--- HHH, MD
The reply you had on the community forum was brief, but accurate; there isn't much more to say. You had a zero risk exposure with regard to HIV, which is rarely if ever transmitted from an oral to penile partner by oral sex. But how high the risk was and the test generation are irrelevant; 3 months or more is always 100% reliable. Based on the exposure, you really didn't need testing at all except for its reassurance value, and for sure you don't need further testing.
See this recent thread for more detail about HIV testing windows: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/1704700
Regards--- HHH, MD
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