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Is HIV Ag/Ab Test Done 4 Months After Exposure Conclusive?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Nov 2016
Question: Hi doctor, i had a unprotected sex with sex worker about 5 months ago..i have taken hiv antigen/antibody test after 4 months of exposure..it came negative..i heard that window period of hiv is 3months..but in some cases it may take longer than 6 months to 1 year..could i retest again for hiv or no need to take retest..late sero conservtion possible?doctor..please help me doctor
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
clinically no test required now

Detailed Answer:
He XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.

In my practice as well as on this online forum I frequently come across such query form the men about concern of HIV testing.

You read it right that average incubation period is 3 months for HIV but in few cases it may extend up to 6 months.
You have already undergone testing after 4 months and there is no symptom of HIV. Clinically you need not to go fro test again.

Theoretically you can go for ELISA testing after 6 months of exposure for the best assurance.

In conclusion from my side no testing is required.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

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Is HIV Ag/Ab Test Done 4 Months After Exposure Conclusive?

Brief Answer: clinically no test required now Detailed Answer: He XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern. In my practice as well as on this online forum I frequently come across such query form the men about concern of HIV testing. You read it right that average incubation period is 3 months for HIV but in few cases it may extend up to 6 months. You have already undergone testing after 4 months and there is no symptom of HIV. Clinically you need not to go fro test again. Theoretically you can go for ELISA testing after 6 months of exposure for the best assurance. In conclusion from my side no testing is required. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.