To kumar007, Why Malaysia's Labs test 3 months and re-test another 3 months?

[malguy]

Dear Kumar:
      i had tested ve- about 3 months after possible exposure. But BP lab and Pathlab inMalaysia keep asking me to re-test another 3 months. That's mean 6 months Windows period in Malaysia. This really make me very stress and nevours for everyday. Can be 3 months as conclusive result in Malaysia? Hope you do reply me. Thanks.

[Teak]

* Anyone who continues to post excessively, questioning a conclusively negative result or no-risk situation, will be subject to action by MedHelp. Conclusively negative results or a no-risk situation will be based upon the criteria established by MedHelp’s doctors. Action will be taken as follows:
* After excessive posting, a warning will be issued by MedHelp
* Continuing to post regarding the negative result / no risk situation will result in a 3 day suspension
* Continuing to post upon your return will result in a permanent ban.

[malguy]

My risk is i had a protected sex with a Black guy who was studying in Malaysia at 17th of April. During the sex, we had Anal sex (I'm the bottom), Oral sex for each other, and Deep Kissing.  At the end, he was cum inside me with comdon. After finished, i found that there was a blood come out from my butt. Didn't check the comdon was broken or not. So, i afraid i will be infected by that. Some more he was from Africa, most HIV infected in that country.

[RobertToms8822]

That 6 month window period is a old rule that was changed years ago, For some reason some testing sites still recommend it but it is not the new up to date rule.  Cut and dry it is old information on testing and your test will not change past 3 months. and in "Rare" cases where it took someone 6 months to test positive was due to Meds for cancer etc. that they were on that made them take longer to develop the anti-bodies.  In your case 3 months is conclusive.  May I ask your specific risk?  

[malguy]

I knew my situation almost no risk, but how we be sure that there was no accident when have sex with an unknown status. I have experience many kinds of unexplained symptoms that i never have before. This is the reason why i still fear of possible infected HIV. I was been told to re-test at another 3 months. Everyone in this forum keep saying 3 months is conclusive. But in Malaysia, they asking to re-test another 3 months, That's mean 6 months after possible exposure. Can anyone tell me that why Malaysia playing this '6 months Windows Period' rule?

[RobertToms8822]

"We advise you to wait 3 months before you do a test because although most people will manifest antibody levels within 30 days, a significant percentage do not show these anti-bodies until about 90 days" - This is from a Malaysia HIV website that deals with testing.  Feel free to test again at the 6 month mark but the results will be the same

[malguy]

Thanks for your response. But you are not living in Malaysia, so you might not know the 'Windows Period' in Malaysia. I just curious that why they (BP Lab & Path Lab) asking me to re-test at another 3 months. That's mean 6 months after i possible exposure to HIV by a black guy from Africa. Am i still have chance to get HIV? i almost give up of my life. I can't stop thinking to wait for another 3 months for testing HIV.
Kumar, since you are living in Malaysia, What do you know about their re-test at 6 month? I really can't get peace of my mind. Another 3 months like killing me. Some more how is the accuracy HIV Screening test by this two Lab 'BP Lab & Path Lab' Please reply my post Kumar. Hoping you can reply my post.

[RobertToms8822]

Yes 3 months is conclusive in Malaysia,