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Is An ELISA Test Result Conclusive At 150 Days Post Exposure?
Question: i had protected sex with unknown hiv status girl and had a small fear that condom got any holes or damage?? So after 130 days of post exposure i took rapid antibody test and result is negative,then after 150 days i took tri dot test and result is negative and after exposure of 162 days i took ELISA antibody test and result is negative is that can be concluded.
Brief Answer:
There is no need of any further tests. you are healthy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.
I can understand your concern for the possibility of HIV after the incidence.
After analyzing the complete query with diligence and interpreting the reports let me reassure you that you don't have HIV.
It is because of the fact that the antibodies to hiv are expressed at the maximum of 3 months from the time of exposure.
In your case the tests are done beyond that period indicating the negative status. So both your tests are sufficient and no need to do any further tests.
I hope this helps.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD Dermatology & Sexually transmitted diseases.
There is no need of any further tests. you are healthy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.
I can understand your concern for the possibility of HIV after the incidence.
After analyzing the complete query with diligence and interpreting the reports let me reassure you that you don't have HIV.
It is because of the fact that the antibodies to hiv are expressed at the maximum of 3 months from the time of exposure.
In your case the tests are done beyond that period indicating the negative status. So both your tests are sufficient and no need to do any further tests.
I hope this helps.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD Dermatology & Sexually transmitted diseases.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
thank you so much for your encouraging and boosting answer sir.
before 1 week of ELISA test i took cephalexin capsules for 2 days will that affect the results of ELISA.i took ELISA test after exposure of 162 days.
before 1 week of ELISA test i took cephalexin capsules for 2 days will that affect the results of ELISA.i took ELISA test after exposure of 162 days.
Brief Answer:
Cephalexin has no interference with ELISA results.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome back and thanks for your further follow up with queries.
There is no effect of any antibiotics including cephalexin with the test results of ELISA. So you shouldn't be worried about the test result interpretation. If you haven't had any unprotected intercourse after your last incidence then it is confirmatory to declare that you are healthy.
I hope this allays all your anxieties.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD Dermatology & Sexually transmitted diseases
Cephalexin has no interference with ELISA results.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome back and thanks for your further follow up with queries.
There is no effect of any antibiotics including cephalexin with the test results of ELISA. So you shouldn't be worried about the test result interpretation. If you haven't had any unprotected intercourse after your last incidence then it is confirmatory to declare that you are healthy.
I hope this allays all your anxieties.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD Dermatology & Sexually transmitted diseases
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you sir for clearing all my queries. i didn't have any other intercourse after that incident.
so further no testing is required know sir. Because in some websites i studied that at 6 months another test to be taken. Is that true. please clarify me sir.
so further no testing is required know sir. Because in some websites i studied that at 6 months another test to be taken. Is that true. please clarify me sir.
Brief Answer:
Three months are more than enough.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In my clinical experience there is no need to go ahead with any further tests. The results are confirmatory do just relax.
Three months are more than enough to deduce you healthy and fine.
I hope this helps.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
Three months are more than enough.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In my clinical experience there is no need to go ahead with any further tests. The results are confirmatory do just relax.
Three months are more than enough to deduce you healthy and fine.
I hope this helps.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi sir i hope u remember me but once again providing my case details..
I had protected sex with unknown HIV status girl and had a small fear that condom got any holes or damage?? So after 130 days of post exposure i took Rapid antibody test and result is Negative,then after 150 days i took TRI Dot test and result is Negative and after exposure of 162 days i took ELISA antibody test and result is Negative is that can be concluded.
sir from 5 days iam having irritation on my penis head and the colour of penis head is red in colour, So 2 days back i visited a dermatologist he said that is Candidal Balanoposthitis. Sir i didn't participate in any sex intercourse from past 165 days but what is the reason for getting that. Is this a normal occurrence in every male.
can i conclude with my HIV results. please sir i am worrying a lot and i am unable to concentrate on my daily works.Many of the doctors in this health care magic and in many websites they are saying test is concluded only at/after 6 Months...why from every doctor this test conclusive answer is changing.
Previously 2 another doctors are provided for my queries,but i requested HCM to reflect my queries to you because that i found your answers are very very helpful and making me come out of my tensions.
My repeated questions may be annoying you, but hope you understand my fears
I had protected sex with unknown HIV status girl and had a small fear that condom got any holes or damage?? So after 130 days of post exposure i took Rapid antibody test and result is Negative,then after 150 days i took TRI Dot test and result is Negative and after exposure of 162 days i took ELISA antibody test and result is Negative is that can be concluded.
sir from 5 days iam having irritation on my penis head and the colour of penis head is red in colour, So 2 days back i visited a dermatologist he said that is Candidal Balanoposthitis. Sir i didn't participate in any sex intercourse from past 165 days but what is the reason for getting that. Is this a normal occurrence in every male.
can i conclude with my HIV results. please sir i am worrying a lot and i am unable to concentrate on my daily works.Many of the doctors in this health care magic and in many websites they are saying test is concluded only at/after 6 Months...why from every doctor this test conclusive answer is changing.
Previously 2 another doctors are provided for my queries,but i requested HCM to reflect my queries to you because that i found your answers are very very helpful and making me come out of my tensions.
My repeated questions may be annoying you, but hope you understand my fears
Brief Answer:
Various suggestions for your queries.
Detailed Answer:
Dear young fellow,
Welcome back and thanks for posting your further concern.
I have diligently analyzed your complete query and noted your concern.
Let me reassure you again that you are totally healthy and there is no point of concern.
Your tests are convulsive and final. There is no need of any further tests. As per best of my updated knowledge I reassure you that the tests are conclusive after 3 months.
For balanoposthitis : it is quite common to find this thing in any young uncircumcised men. It is due to mild proliferation of microorganisms. It is self subsiding condition and there nothing to be worried about the same.
I hope this helps.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
Various suggestions for your queries.
Detailed Answer:
Dear young fellow,
Welcome back and thanks for posting your further concern.
I have diligently analyzed your complete query and noted your concern.
Let me reassure you again that you are totally healthy and there is no point of concern.
Your tests are convulsive and final. There is no need of any further tests. As per best of my updated knowledge I reassure you that the tests are conclusive after 3 months.
For balanoposthitis : it is quite common to find this thing in any young uncircumcised men. It is due to mild proliferation of microorganisms. It is self subsiding condition and there nothing to be worried about the same.
I hope this helps.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
thank you for your reply sir that cleared my doubts, but now I am facing the candida infection that is not related to HIV know sir,
all hiv tests are accurate know sir.
please don't get annoyed to my questions but my fear is the problem raising these doubts.
now I can leave this HIV fear without any further tests and can i resume my life happily
all hiv tests are accurate know sir.
please don't get annoyed to my questions but my fear is the problem raising these doubts.
now I can leave this HIV fear without any further tests and can i resume my life happily
Brief Answer:
You can resume your normal life.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome back and thanks for your further follow up.
Candida infection could occur in anyone. There is no mandatory thing that only candida could occur in HIV only.
So allay all your fears for hiv and get ahead with normal life.
I hope this helps.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
You can resume your normal life.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome back and thanks for your further follow up.
Candida infection could occur in anyone. There is no mandatory thing that only candida could occur in HIV only.
So allay all your fears for hiv and get ahead with normal life.
I hope this helps.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Sir for candida infection livafin cream is best for use?
generally how many days it will take infection to be cured.
final query sir all types of hiv tests available are accurate after 3 months.
generally how many days it will take infection to be cured.
final query sir all types of hiv tests available are accurate after 3 months.
Brief Answer:
Your test results are accurate
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Livafin cream can be used for candida infection. It is variable to get complete response as per the type of infection.
Your test results are confirmatory. Do not worry.
I hope this helps.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
Your test results are accurate
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Livafin cream can be used for candida infection. It is variable to get complete response as per the type of infection.
Your test results are confirmatory. Do not worry.
I hope this helps.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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