Is A Negative HIV ELISA Test Result 18 Days After Exposure Conclusive?
Hello doctor , I had unprotected sex first time in 3 July little bit tensed to think about whether I m HIV infected or not...so after 18 days I had Elisa test nd it becomes non reactive...and I facing little dry cough..but on 9 August have seen multiple red spot in lower scene of penis shaft...no inching no pain..but little bit tensed to think when I think about HIV ... please reply soon
Hello and thanks for your question. It's my first priority to help you. I would recommend to get repeat test after 12 weeks for conclusive results. 18 days are too early to detect antibodies. Hope this helps.
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Is A Negative HIV ELISA Test Result 18 Days After Exposure Conclusive?
Hello and thanks for your question. It s my first priority to help you. I would recommend to get repeat test after 12 weeks for conclusive results. 18 days are too early to detect antibodies. Hope this helps.