
Are Gonorrhea And HIV Test Results After 39 Days Of Exposure,conclusive?

STD/HIV1 ruledout.Suggested rapidtest after 12week
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
As far as for the tests for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Syphilis done after 39 days after high risk exposure were concerned, they are reliable and you need not bother about those diseases any more.
Regarding HIV, I would like to know about the test you had. There are many type of tests available for HIV. Antigen detecting tests, Antibody detecting tests and combination of both.
Antigen based tests are conclusive by 4 weeks on wards, but a negative test usually rule out only HIV 1 infection which is most common (99%). So you are HIV 1 free.
Antibody tests like rapid tests, ELISA, Western blot tests ruled out both HIV 1 and 2, but they are more conclusive after 12 weeks.
So, if you have one more antibody based test after 12 weeks you would be more confident and got relieved totally. The chances for STD/HIV following a protected exposure is a remote possibility. If you have more doubts feel free to ask.
So nothing to worry.
Dr S.Murugan


EIA not useful.RNA PCR ruled out HIV 1
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome back.
As you had a protected exposure, further test for HIV is unnecessary. If you feel disturbed, then another ELISA or rapid test is advisable.
HIV disease has a window period up to 12 weeks during which time Antibody test may likely to be negative even in presence of infection as the antibody production may be delayed up to 12 weeks. So your negative EIA screen test was not having much value.
Your HIV RNA Qualitative test ruled out HIV 1 infection. It is a conclusive result.
Test for HIV 2 is not necessary as you had protected exposure. If you want more satisfaction, you can have another HIV antibody based test after 12 weeks.
DR S.muruigan

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