Had Vaginal Sex. Tested Negative For HIV By PCR Test. Should I Be Worried For HIV Infection?
Thanks for posting to us.
First of all, just relax. You are absolutely free from HIV.
As you have mentioned in your presentation, HIV DNA PCR becomes reactive from 72 hours on wards in most people if infected with HIV. In few people if the infectious dose is smaller this test will recognize the disease a bit later. It becomes more sensitive and specific after 3 weeks of a risky sexual exposure and if it is really infectious to anybody.
So when it still shows a negative result even after 3 weeks, it means that you are absolutely free from HIV. Further tests are not usually necessary. With Antibody test done after 3 months, you will be more confident and the test is comparatively cheaper to a PCR
I think you can safely put this behind you
It is advisable to have safe sex always here after.
Have a great day.
Dr S.Murugan
Welcome back.
Certainly, you can continue your normal sex life and can concentrate well on your routine confidently. Most of the PCR testing laboratories are highly reliable one. So you can go well with confidence of not having HIV and proceed further.
Relax yourself.
Dr S.Murugan