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Are Negative HIV Test Results During The Window Period Of 90 Days Conclusive?
Question: I am XXXXXXX from XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
I Had sexual exposure on 15 th august 2014 with condom but I did oral sex without protection by licking her vagina , I don't know her hiv status, except that oral sex every exposure is with condom only
My last sexual encounter was September 6th
I had HIV 1RNA PCR Test qualitative on 21 st. September which came viral load not detected . Detection limit of test is 70 IU/ml .this test is done 35 days post oral sex and which is 15 days from last sex encounter which is with condom .
Again I tested on 11th October 2014 for HIV 1 DNA PCR Test qualitative and P24 antigen and antibody Which is 55 days from oral sex exposure and 35 days from last sexual exposure which is with condom
These test also came as negetive
Hospital people told that they use 4th genrarion kit for p24 antigen and antibody
Further to which I had test on 14 . 11.2014 which is 90 days from first exposure where vaginal sex is with condom but oral without condom 70 days from last exposure which is with condom
Again on next day 15.11.2014
I tested again RNA PCR for HIV 1
and ELFA test which is fourth gen test , this is 70 n 91 days from first n last exposure
All came back negetive
Now on 10.12.2014 which is 115 days from first exposure and 94 days from last exposure I tested again in BGS global hospital using ELFA 4th gen test
Got report next day as negetive
My quiery is after all these test still is there a chance of hiv
As I see on net it shows hiv test post 3 months are conclusive but some other sites say 6months or even I have seen things like window period is 10 years
Please clarify I am emotionally very low n scared now
During my first encounter I had vaginal sex using condom but oral sex where I used my mouth with out condom in her vagina
Except that all other exposure is with condom
In these 90 days period I never had any sex with unknown partner
Please let me know can I resume my normal life based on above test results
Is 90 days window period is correct or it is beyond 90 days
I don't have any symtoms other than burning sensation only during sweat in under arm
I got checked from doctor he told no lymph node in my body
Please help me with detailed answer about my status and window period
I Had sexual exposure on 15 th august 2014 with condom but I did oral sex without protection by licking her vagina , I don't know her hiv status, except that oral sex every exposure is with condom only
My last sexual encounter was September 6th
I had HIV 1RNA PCR Test qualitative on 21 st. September which came viral load not detected . Detection limit of test is 70 IU/ml .this test is done 35 days post oral sex and which is 15 days from last sex encounter which is with condom .
Again I tested on 11th October 2014 for HIV 1 DNA PCR Test qualitative and P24 antigen and antibody Which is 55 days from oral sex exposure and 35 days from last sexual exposure which is with condom
These test also came as negetive
Hospital people told that they use 4th genrarion kit for p24 antigen and antibody
Further to which I had test on 14 . 11.2014 which is 90 days from first exposure where vaginal sex is with condom but oral without condom 70 days from last exposure which is with condom
Again on next day 15.11.2014
I tested again RNA PCR for HIV 1
and ELFA test which is fourth gen test , this is 70 n 91 days from first n last exposure
All came back negetive
Now on 10.12.2014 which is 115 days from first exposure and 94 days from last exposure I tested again in BGS global hospital using ELFA 4th gen test
Got report next day as negetive
My quiery is after all these test still is there a chance of hiv
As I see on net it shows hiv test post 3 months are conclusive but some other sites say 6months or even I have seen things like window period is 10 years
Please clarify I am emotionally very low n scared now
During my first encounter I had vaginal sex using condom but oral sex where I used my mouth with out condom in her vagina
Except that all other exposure is with condom
In these 90 days period I never had any sex with unknown partner
Please let me know can I resume my normal life based on above test results
Is 90 days window period is correct or it is beyond 90 days
I don't have any symtoms other than burning sensation only during sweat in under arm
I got checked from doctor he told no lymph node in my body
Please help me with detailed answer about my status and window period
Brief Answer:
Your results are final. You are free from both HIV 1 and 2
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query.
Don't get confused with unauthorized source of information. You are absolutely free from HIV 1 and 2. In normal circumstances ( if you are not any medication which can interfere with your immune system like steroids or drugs interfere with viral replication as PEP with ART), the window period never exceed 12 weeks or 90 days. So your results are conclusive. Nothing to worry. Moreover HIV risk though oral sex is low.
Dr S.Murugan
Your results are final. You are free from both HIV 1 and 2
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query.
Don't get confused with unauthorized source of information. You are absolutely free from HIV 1 and 2. In normal circumstances ( if you are not any medication which can interfere with your immune system like steroids or drugs interfere with viral replication as PEP with ART), the window period never exceed 12 weeks or 90 days. So your results are conclusive. Nothing to worry. Moreover HIV risk though oral sex is low.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your reply
I have not taken any hiv related medication
I have taken only medication for 2 days for cold and ear pain due to cold
Tablets are cetrizine contents cetrizine and hydrochloride IP10 mg
Another tablet is armoral
Total 4 each is consumed in 2 days
Does this medication interfere in my test results
Please confirm do I have to retest again after 6 months or should I carry on in my life considering all test done are satisfactorily conclusive
I am worried please confirm
I have not taken any hiv related medication
I have taken only medication for 2 days for cold and ear pain due to cold
Tablets are cetrizine contents cetrizine and hydrochloride IP10 mg
Another tablet is armoral
Total 4 each is consumed in 2 days
Does this medication interfere in my test results
Please confirm do I have to retest again after 6 months or should I carry on in my life considering all test done are satisfactorily conclusive
I am worried please confirm
Brief Answer:
No need for further HIV test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
The drugs taken by you have no effects on your test. So your tests are final and conclusive. You need no further test for HIV.
YOU can lead a normal sexual life and carry on your routine as ever before.
Dr S.Murugan
No need for further HIV test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
The drugs taken by you have no effects on your test. So your tests are final and conclusive. You need no further test for HIV.
YOU can lead a normal sexual life and carry on your routine as ever before.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear sir thank you for your reply
Medication I have taken in this 3 months period is for cold and ear pain only for 4 days
Tablets I have taken are
IBUGESIC PLUS
CARMOROL
And citrezene/ allocet
2 each for 4 days
Also some times I feel pain on right part of chest this is not continous this happened once in while mostly during if I don't take food for long time
I am into this fear too much that I am bit afraid n asking again is my test results are conclusive
I enquired about hiv2 Dna/rna pcr I found it is not done in XXXXXXX as it is very rare
So please confirm my All test done and ELFA TEST DONE POST 90 days is CONCLUSIVE
Does above said medication has any effects on increasing window period by any means
Or if not a problem please explain which kind of medication increase window period
Please confirm me that am I free from hiv 1 and 2
Thank you
Medication I have taken in this 3 months period is for cold and ear pain only for 4 days
Tablets I have taken are
IBUGESIC PLUS
CARMOROL
And citrezene/ allocet
2 each for 4 days
Also some times I feel pain on right part of chest this is not continous this happened once in while mostly during if I don't take food for long time
I am into this fear too much that I am bit afraid n asking again is my test results are conclusive
I enquired about hiv2 Dna/rna pcr I found it is not done in XXXXXXX as it is very rare
So please confirm my All test done and ELFA TEST DONE POST 90 days is CONCLUSIVE
Does above said medication has any effects on increasing window period by any means
Or if not a problem please explain which kind of medication increase window period
Please confirm me that am I free from hiv 1 and 2
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Free from HIV 1 and 2. Consult physician for chest pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
The medication you took have no influence on the HIV test. You had repeated so many tests of HIV than what it is needed. They are well reputed tests and specific and sensitive to the extent of 100%. So it is very much conclusive that you are free from HIV 1 and 2,
Your symptoms of chest pain on right side on empty stomach may be due to gastritis ( drug induced or already existing one). Nothing else. For which you consult a physician, he/she will help you.
Dr S.Murugan
Free from HIV 1 and 2. Consult physician for chest pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
The medication you took have no influence on the HIV test. You had repeated so many tests of HIV than what it is needed. They are well reputed tests and specific and sensitive to the extent of 100%. So it is very much conclusive that you are free from HIV 1 and 2,
Your symptoms of chest pain on right side on empty stomach may be due to gastritis ( drug induced or already existing one). Nothing else. For which you consult a physician, he/she will help you.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Does following medication has any effect on hiv window period
I have tested for Hiv ELFA hiv 1 & 2.
4th genrarion ELFA testat 95 days from sexual exposure
Test result says hiv negetive
Tablets which I took during window period are following
Chymorol forte
Citrazene
IBUGESIC PLUS
2each per day took these for 4 days
Doctor gave these tablets for ear pain
Please confirm does these test delay or have any effect on accuracy of HIV test I did
from last week I have sore throat n cold
Do I have to repeat hiv test any time or is my test conclusive
Please confirm
My marriage process is going on
Help me
I have tested for Hiv ELFA hiv 1 & 2.
4th genrarion ELFA testat 95 days from sexual exposure
Test result says hiv negetive
Tablets which I took during window period are following
Chymorol forte
Citrazene
IBUGESIC PLUS
2each per day took these for 4 days
Doctor gave these tablets for ear pain
Please confirm does these test delay or have any effect on accuracy of HIV test I did
from last week I have sore throat n cold
Do I have to repeat hiv test any time or is my test conclusive
Please confirm
My marriage process is going on
Help me
Brief Answer:
Drugs mentioned have no effect on widow period of the test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome Back.
Your test would not have been affected by any of the drugs mentioned by you. Your test results are final and conclusive. You are absolutely free from HIV. No further test is necessary and you can get married without any hesitation. Wishes.
Dr S.Murugan
Drugs mentioned have no effect on widow period of the test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome Back.
Your test would not have been affected by any of the drugs mentioned by you. Your test results are final and conclusive. You are absolutely free from HIV. No further test is necessary and you can get married without any hesitation. Wishes.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir
Please help me with hiv window period
Other doc says it's 6 month n 1 year
Global forum says 28 days n confirmatory
At 90 days
Which one is true
What is window period for ELFA 4 th gen test I did
Please confirm do I stop testing or keep test for every 3 months
Am I free from hiv
Please help me with hiv window period
Other doc says it's 6 month n 1 year
Global forum says 28 days n confirmatory
At 90 days
Which one is true
What is window period for ELFA 4 th gen test I did
Please confirm do I stop testing or keep test for every 3 months
Am I free from hiv
Brief Answer:
Window period for all HIV antibody test is 6-8 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
The time taken by the body to produce antibodies against HIV virus in the presence of infection is called as window period.
In normal conditions window period for HIV is 6-8 weeks, may be delayed up to 12 weeks. In those who are on steroids or other immunosuppressive drugs it may go up to six months and never beyond that.
Don't get confused by various statements. I assure you that you are free from HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
Window period for all HIV antibody test is 6-8 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
The time taken by the body to produce antibodies against HIV virus in the presence of infection is called as window period.
In normal conditions window period for HIV is 6-8 weeks, may be delayed up to 12 weeks. In those who are on steroids or other immunosuppressive drugs it may go up to six months and never beyond that.
Don't get confused by various statements. I assure you that you are free from HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Sir
Thank you for your assurance please confirm me that do I have to test at 6months or my 3months test are final in my case
Please confirm me
Thank you for your assurance please confirm me that do I have to test at 6months or my 3months test are final in my case
Please confirm me
Brief Answer:
No need for further HIV test
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome again.
Definitely you don't need any more test for HIV. There is no need for a HIV test after 6 months with regards to your sexual exposure during August 2014. Forget the incident. You are free from HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
No need for further HIV test
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome again.
Definitely you don't need any more test for HIV. There is no need for a HIV test after 6 months with regards to your sexual exposure during August 2014. Forget the incident. You are free from HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
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