Test result at 8 weeks and 5 days (61 days)

[sillis16983]

Hi Doc,
There was an incident  where in was involved with a massage parlour lady. Oral without condom, but Vaginal with condom. while inserting the condom broke. After that removed and put two more condoms and had intercourse for some 5 mins.. From that time i am scared a lot and worried a lot.
Went through tests at 1,2, 4 , 6weeks 5 days ELISA tetst all came negative..
Also went through RAPID test on 8 weeks 5 days (61 days) and it was negative..
Should i be worried and get tested again at 12 week ?? Please suggest ....Was i at  very much risk

Thanks!

[sillis16983]

Thanks a lot Mr HHH.
Indeed i was very much stressed up and had stopped sexual life. Just to make sure My partners are not at risk.

One small question.Please can u let me know difference between RAPID test and an ELISA test ?? I got some understanding by doing Google. But would like to know from a seasoned professional like you.

Thanks once again.

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

Welcome to the forum. Thanks for your question.

Sometimes the title of a question contains all the information necessary for an accurate reply.  Any and all available HIV tests are completely reliable by 8 weeks after the last possible exposure.  So if indeed you were tested at 8 weeks or more after an exposure, you can be sure you weren't infected.

Now I have read the rest.  Heterosexual transmission of HIV is extremely rare after any single episode of vaginal sex, and you were tested more than most experts would have advised.  But most important, your test results indeed are completely reliable. You don't need further testing, despite common advice that 3 month testing is required for definitive results.

In case you're interested why standard advice is more conservative than necessary, take a look at the thread linked below.  You'll see that it also contains links to a couple other discussions:

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV-Prevention/what-is-the-window-period-for-hiv/show/1704700

So you in fact were at very low risk of HIV and you can be sure you weren't infected.  You don't need any more testing, unless you find that because of the common 3 month advice you would be further reassured by having yet another test at that time.  In the meantime, stay mellow -- and if you have not done so, you can safely resume sex with any regular partner you may have.

Best wishes--  HHH, MD