needlestick to hiv + patient

[playdoh07]

Hi everyone, i am an OR nurse that  had a needlestick injury after drawing blood on a positive patient before surgery. I was put on pep for 30 days and completed the course. Patient was negative for hep B and hep C.  I have had the following testing: baseline negative, six weeks post exposure negative standard hiv 1/2 screen, negative hep c. three month post exposure negative hiv 1/2 antibody screen. Six month post exposure (or 5 month post pep completion) negative hiv 1/2 antibody screen.
1. Do i need any more hiv tests since i took pep. (i know there is a theory pep can delay time in detection of antibodies)
2. If pep delays antibodies, how long is this delay?

Thank you.

[playdoh07]

Thank you! It has been a long six months!

[joggen]

"Six month post exposure (or 5 month post pep completion) negative hiv 1/2 antibody screen."

You are HIV negative!

[playdoh07]

Anyone?

[playdoh07]

My employers guidelines are up to a year post exposure. I think a bit outdated but, i dont make their rules.  I will go for my year post exposure test, but i would like to know if my test are conclusive and the last test is for insurance purposes only, or if i need it to rule out hiv.

[playdoh07]

So i am conclusively negative then? My last test was at six months post exposure or 5 months post pep. Thanks.

[Teak]

3 months post..

[Teak]

You can obtain your conclusive test 3 post your last dose of nPEP. You'll need to follow your employer's bloodborne pathogen guidelines.