I am wondering how accurate a DNA PCR test at approximately 30 days post possible exposure along with an ELISA antibody test (both negative).
My situation is that i had a make out session with a guy i had only met a week prior. The situation was that there was french kissing and mild rubbing, but NO genital contact or oral genital contact at all!!! I am concerned because i had a test done with an outside lab approximately 2 weeks after the incident and had tests for gonnorhea, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV DNA PCR test done at 30 days ... ALL NEGATIVE!! I had terrible allergies, so i went to the doctor for a check on the allergies and some vaginal itching and i tested positive for chlamydia. At the same time i had another HIV ELISA test done (38 days following possible exposure) also negative!
My issue is that since the incident i have had on and off under arm itching and a slight rash that when scratched turns red and the skin breaks. I went to another physician for a second opinion on the chlamydia, she feels it should not have been positive at all, and she also ran blood tests for herpes, syphilis, and HIV using the western blot test. I am awaiting the test results from the doctor now.
My question to the doctor is whether the both the DNA PCR test at 30 days and the two ELISA tests at 30 days and 38 days are accurate? Should there be a concern of whether the Western Blot test the doctor drew blood for at 39 days will be positive? I am extremely worried eventhough i know i have terrible allergies to both nickel and a multitude of other agents, the rash i have under my arms and around my eyes is terribly worrisome to me.
Thank you
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