How Long To Wait Before Taking A Rapid HIV Test At The Hospital

[Stlboy]

I have not been feeling well, have had fever, sore lymph nodes.  I went to the hospital ER dept., the ran a series of blood work on me all negative.  How long are you to wait before taking a blood hiv rapid test?  This was done today, Sunday, May 24, 2009.  Thank you......

[LIZZIE LOU]

IF SOMEONE HAD A RISK AND NEEDED TESTING (which you did not)  either test would be fine.
a test done at 6-8 weeks gives a good indication of someone's status...but 3 months is conclusive.

ONCE AGAIN...YOU WERE NEVER AT RISK.  HIV TRANSMISSION REQUIRES PENETRATION.

[Stlboy]

Is there any difference in the elisa and the rapid hiv test?  As I mentioned earlier, I don;t know much about these things..  I guess what I mean is the rapid hiv test more sensative that the regular test you would go get and what is the wait time on the rapid?

[LIZZIE LOU]

"He stated my condom came off, but I did not enter him."  

you were NOT at risk...testing is not needed.

[Teak]

Did you have penetrative anal sex or not?

[Stlboy]

Is there any difference in testing for elisa or rapid hiv test? Is the Rapid any better?  Don;t know much about the testing procedures?

[Teak]

If you didn't have penetrative anal sex you didn't have a risk.

[Stlboy]

I had anal sex with a guy, I was not the "Preformer, not recepiant".  He stated my condom came off, but I did not enter him.  I must of brushed up against his rectum, though.  He stated he had not been with a guy in almost a year and that he took an hiv test about 9 mos ago, which was negative.  This occured between 11 and 14 days ago.  Is there any difference between a reg. hiv test and a rapid hiv test? Thanks for your help

[Teak]

What was your risk?