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How Conclusive Is Rapid Finger Prick Test At 80 Days Post Exposure?
Question: Dear Doctor,
I had unprotected sex 80 days ago with a girl HIV unknown status , i have tested with rapid finger prick test after 2 weeks then after 1 month then after 2 months then today which 80 days , my question is :
how accurate is this test and is the test after 80 days conclusion ,
thanks and i appreciate your quick answer
Rami
I had unprotected sex 80 days ago with a girl HIV unknown status , i have tested with rapid finger prick test after 2 weeks then after 1 month then after 2 months then today which 80 days , my question is :
how accurate is this test and is the test after 80 days conclusion ,
thanks and i appreciate your quick answer
Rami
Brief Answer:
Antibodies test conclusive after 3 months exposure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the details.
The chances of transmission of HIV by single unprotected intercourse with HIV positive person is 1/200 to 1/1000.She may be negative too.
Rapid tests are very sensitive test.It is good that it has come negative repeatedly and even after 80 days post exposure.But it is not considered conclusive.
The chances of tests turning positive later is almost nil.
It is better to go for antibodies test( like Elisa for HIV 1&2) after 3 months to get conclusive results.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Antibodies test conclusive after 3 months exposure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the details.
The chances of transmission of HIV by single unprotected intercourse with HIV positive person is 1/200 to 1/1000.She may be negative too.
Rapid tests are very sensitive test.It is good that it has come negative repeatedly and even after 80 days post exposure.But it is not considered conclusive.
The chances of tests turning positive later is almost nil.
It is better to go for antibodies test( like Elisa for HIV 1&2) after 3 months to get conclusive results.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Dear Doctor
Thanks for the prompt reply ,
I have a concern , i live in Nigeria and i don't think Elisa test for HIV 1&2 is available here , we have some finger prick rapid test some imported from the US and some local and, i usually buy 3 or 4 types of it and make the test for in all of them at once to make sure all is OK , just you know when someone thinking about HIV its stressful and getting me
My questions this test wont be enough after months to give you conclusive results
Doctor am too much worried , so in my previous question after 80 days negative you said its not conclusive ! how much this finger prick is reliable
Thanks for the prompt reply ,
I have a concern , i live in Nigeria and i don't think Elisa test for HIV 1&2 is available here , we have some finger prick rapid test some imported from the US and some local and, i usually buy 3 or 4 types of it and make the test for in all of them at once to make sure all is OK , just you know when someone thinking about HIV its stressful and getting me
My questions this test wont be enough after months to give you conclusive results
Doctor am too much worried , so in my previous question after 80 days negative you said its not conclusive ! how much this finger prick is reliable
Brief Answer:
Reliable. Can allay fears of HIV after 3 months test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Antibodies tests are conclusive after 3 months.
Prick test is also a type of antibodies test.
It is also a very sensitive test.It is 99% sensitive.
So they are reliable after 3 months.Moreover it is repeatedly negative. So the chances of positive results later is nil.
You can go for repeat test after 3 months and get relived of your anxiety.
You need not worry about HIV later.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Reliable. Can allay fears of HIV after 3 months test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Antibodies tests are conclusive after 3 months.
Prick test is also a type of antibodies test.
It is also a very sensitive test.It is 99% sensitive.
So they are reliable after 3 months.Moreover it is repeatedly negative. So the chances of positive results later is nil.
You can go for repeat test after 3 months and get relived of your anxiety.
You need not worry about HIV later.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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