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Is A HIV Test Done 82 Days Post Exposure Conclusive?
Question: hi
i had protected sex using a condom with a sex worker at dubai 82 days ago...it was the first time in my life i did that and did it only once..i got tested today after 82 days my report was negative..i was tested by rapid antibody tridot test taking blood sample...so my questions are
am i safe from HIV?
is my 82 days (almost 2 days short of 12 weeks/84 days mark) rapid antibody test conclusive and can it change after 12 weeks ?
do i need any further testing?
can i have unprotected sex with my wife now...coz i waited for 82 days...
regards
i had protected sex using a condom with a sex worker at dubai 82 days ago...it was the first time in my life i did that and did it only once..i got tested today after 82 days my report was negative..i was tested by rapid antibody tridot test taking blood sample...so my questions are
am i safe from HIV?
is my 82 days (almost 2 days short of 12 weeks/84 days mark) rapid antibody test conclusive and can it change after 12 weeks ?
do i need any further testing?
can i have unprotected sex with my wife now...coz i waited for 82 days...
regards
Brief Answer:
You are almost safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I don't think you should be worried unnecessary.
You are almost safe.Though tests are done 2 days before(standard 12 weeks period for confirmation),it is acceptable.
You have already very low chance of HIV infection as you had protected sex with condom.
HIV test must been positive if you have had it.You have been tested after window period and it is negative,so there is no chance of HIV infection.
Fourth generation test is highly sensitive by 12 weeks period.It is almost confirmatory.
I don'rt think you need further tests.
You can enjoy normal unprotected sex with your partner.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You are almost safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I don't think you should be worried unnecessary.
You are almost safe.Though tests are done 2 days before(standard 12 weeks period for confirmation),it is acceptable.
You have already very low chance of HIV infection as you had protected sex with condom.
HIV test must been positive if you have had it.You have been tested after window period and it is negative,so there is no chance of HIV infection.
Fourth generation test is highly sensitive by 12 weeks period.It is almost confirmatory.
I don'rt think you need further tests.
You can enjoy normal unprotected sex with your partner.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
dear doc
rapid antibody hiv tridot test which detects hiv 1 and hiv 2 comes under which generation?
can i trust its accuracy performed at a hospital laboratory?
rapid antibody hiv tridot test which detects hiv 1 and hiv 2 comes under which generation?
can i trust its accuracy performed at a hospital laboratory?
Brief Answer:
It is 4th generation test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It is 4th generation test.
You can rely its accuracy in hospital laboratory.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
It is 4th generation test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It is 4th generation test.
You can rely its accuracy in hospital laboratory.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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