Testing Antibody (4 Gen) at 7.5 weeks

[btree]

Sorry if this has been asked multiple times but just to make sure:

I had a negative test at 7.5 weeks post a low risk activity for HIV.  It was conducted at a public lab in Canada.  I was told it is 4th generation ELISA antibody test.  

Can I move on?  Your help is appreciated.


This discussion is related to HIV -Risk Assessment - Frottage & accidental penetration.

[qwert68]

I still dont get it  if its not 100% why would hiv experts say it??
SPECIALLY FREEDOOM HEATLH    

[RainLover71]

There is no doubt that a negative DUO at 4 weeks+ is an excellent result but it's not 100% conclusive.

[RainLover71]

Believe the manufacturers of the tests--they say 3 months.

[LIZZIE LOU]

could care less what you "believe".

there are no tests APPROVED to give a conclusive test result earlier than 3 months post exposure.

[qwert68]

Do i believe u or doctors at medhelp??

[LIZZIE LOU]

there are no tests approved to give a conclusive test result earlier than 3 months post exposure.

[RainLover71]

I know I Know,they have said that for years,also the antigen part of a DUO will still remain dectable at around 5 weeks but at 6 weeks it's just more practicle to have a simple antibody test.But 3 months is when you must have that final test.

[qwert68]

Medhelp doctor just stated 2  days ago and he says 100 percrnt at 4 week or more  not 99,98

[RainLover71]

I know that.He made a mistake,either he had a DUO or an antibody test.If it was a DUO it's 99% reliable at 4 weeks.He left out the antigen part.

[qwert68]

There is not 4th ab test only

[qwert68]

He says 4th gen test  
Which is ab aj test!!!!

[RainLover71]

He never had a DUO he had an antibody test.It's not conclusive at all at 4 weeks.

[qwert68]

Yes medhelp doctor says 4TH JEN TEST FINAL AFTER 4 WEEKS  MOVE ON

[RainLover71]

No you can't move on--3 months is conclusive but your result thus far is highly unlikely to change.