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Suggest Tests To Detect HIV

Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2015

Question: Hi doctor,
I had protected sex with a pros durng which my condom broke. I took out my penis within one second. It happend 18 days ago. When should I go for my first tst for HIV. Do I have chance of contracting HIV. I even washed it of after 10 mins.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can go for 4th generation HIV Duos test after 15 days.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM.

You had protected sex with prostitute and the condom break than there are chances of getting HIV ke the girl is HIV positive.

You can go for 4th generation HIV Duos test right now as it is highly reliable after 15 days and it will detect the presence of both antigen and antibody.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

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

will the test be conclusive. out of anxiety may I ask are my chances of having HIV high as period of unprotected contact is too small. just for re assurance

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes the 4th generation test for HIV is conclusive after 15 days.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

The 4th generation Duos test for HIV is reliable and conclusive after 15 days as it detects antigen also along with antibody for HIV.

The chances of getting the infection are also there as it is high risk exposure and condom is broken. Be relaxed for now, don't get so anxious and go for the test as early as possible with hope for the best.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina