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Is HIV Antibody Test Done 5 Months Post Exposure Conclusive?

Posted on Mon, 15 Feb 2016

Question: i got tested for HIV antibody-antigen test 5 months after possible exposure and the result was negative. I am wondering if the result is conclusive

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The result is definitely conclusive and reliable.

Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxx,

Welcome to HCM.

You had done HIV Ab/Ag test 5 months after the exposure and the result is negative than it is surely conclusive and accurate because window period for HIV is also from 15 days to 3 months so don't get worried as you are absolutely free from HIV.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

I have some muscle pain since last month that makes me worry

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Muscle pain is not the symptom of HIV infection.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Yxx,

Muscle pain is not the symptom of HIV infection so don't get worried so much. You can take some pain killer for this. Be calm and relaxed as you are free from HIV. Wishing you happy and healthy life ahead. If still any query you can ask me.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad