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What Does Negative ELISA And VDRL Test After Unprotected Oral Sex Indicate?

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Posted on Sat, 7 Jun 2014
Question: had received unprotected oral sex (blowjob) for a short time exactly 3 months back.

I did an elisa test and vdrl test today and both the results came non reactive.

does this mean im hiv negative for sure and dont require more testing?

would be great if u could reply asap
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Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (38 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please do a serum PCR test for m-RNA HIV virus

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
I read your concerns & hear you; apologies I got to see this 24 hrs later.

From your description of events, Yes it appears that you have nothing to fear.
However from purely an 'academic' stand-point, ELISA negativity repeated at a 6 month interval should put you in the clear!

But if you don't wish to wait that long, please do a PCR test for m-RNA that will help detect even small quantities of the virus, get a negative result (as I envisage in your case) & then close this topic & carry on with your life!

Good Luck & Godspeed!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
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What Does Negative ELISA And VDRL Test After Unprotected Oral Sex Indicate?

Brief Answer: Please do a serum PCR test for m-RNA HIV virus Detailed Answer: Hi there. I read your concerns & hear you; apologies I got to see this 24 hrs later. From your description of events, Yes it appears that you have nothing to fear. However from purely an 'academic' stand-point, ELISA negativity repeated at a 6 month interval should put you in the clear! But if you don't wish to wait that long, please do a PCR test for m-RNA that will help detect even small quantities of the virus, get a negative result (as I envisage in your case) & then close this topic & carry on with your life! Good Luck & Godspeed! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD