Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
P24 Antigen And ELISA Test For HIV Came Negative. Still Have Risks For HIV?
Hello Doctor, I had an intercourse with a female prostitute with unknown HIV status . Though i had used the precaution but i am suspecting it got leaked, I have gone through the p24 antigen and ELiSA test (Hiv 1 and Hiv 2) after 70 days of exposure and result came negative, I want to know is there any chance of risk still there ?
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
A negative P24 Antigen test after 70 days of risky contact is more confirmative that you are not having HIV than the ELISA. ELISA also becomes reactive after 8 weeks itself, but p24 antigen at this stage is more reliable. You need not worry and further tests are not necessary.
Wish you good luck.
Dr S.Murugan.
Welcome to HCM.
A negative P24 Antigen test after 70 days of risky contact is more confirmative that you are not having HIV than the ELISA. ELISA also becomes reactive after 8 weeks itself, but p24 antigen at this stage is more reliable. You need not worry and further tests are not necessary.
Wish you good luck.
Dr S.Murugan.
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
I find this answer helpful
Note: Get personalized answers to your HIV related queries You can choose to talk face to face with your doctor. Book a Video Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Elisa
Loading Online Doctors....