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Hep C antibody test 21 weeks
Hello everyone,
I am wondering how accurate a rapid antibody test would be 21 weeks post exposure. At risk of being graphic, the exposure was unprotected anal sex where I was the insertive partner. The whole incident lasted about 5 seconds. I know HCV is rarely transmitted through sex but I want to be careful.
I got a rapid antibody test at 21 weeks (147) post exposure and it came back negative.
I hear conflicting info about the window period. Some say 12 weeks, some say 6 months. I am wondering if I should go back in in 1 month for the final 6 month test just to put my mind at ease. What are my chances here guys?
Thank you!
I am wondering how accurate a rapid antibody test would be 21 weeks post exposure. At risk of being graphic, the exposure was unprotected anal sex where I was the insertive partner. The whole incident lasted about 5 seconds. I know HCV is rarely transmitted through sex but I want to be careful.
I got a rapid antibody test at 21 weeks (147) post exposure and it came back negative.
I hear conflicting info about the window period. Some say 12 weeks, some say 6 months. I am wondering if I should go back in in 1 month for the final 6 month test just to put my mind at ease. What are my chances here guys?
Thank you!
Best Answer
IMHO you are good to go, you can test again but I seriously doubt you will see any change
Sorry for the multi-post. I can't find the edit button. I meant to say that it is now 3 days shy of 21 weeks post exposure.
It was actually 21.5 weeks, so it would be about 3.5 weeks the 24 week threshold. Do you still think I am home free?
At 21 wks you are good to go, 3 wks is not going to make a difference.
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