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Vaccinations and HIV Testing
I had a oraquick HIV test done at four weeks after a possible exposure and it was negative. I had that test done for peace of mind and planned to get tested again after 12 weeks. In the 12th week i had a run in with a bat and had to get a series of rabies vaccinations which will end 26 days from today. I would like to have a second HIV test done as soon as possible but I am worried about a false positive as the rabies vaccination is known to cause false positives. I read a study where rabies vaccinates were tested for HIV 16 days after the final vaccination and none had false positives. I would really like to not have to wait that long. I need some advice on what type of test to take and when to take it, as well as information on false positives. Thanks for your help.
I actually did confirm that there was intercourse, I am just unsure if it was protected or not. Should I go ahead and have the test done and just hope that it will not be false positive?
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