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Is ELISA 4th Generation Test Done Post 11 Weeks Of Exposure Conclusive?

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

Question: Hello,
I am sexually active with my partner for the past 3.5 months, got an Elisa 4th generation test done after 11 weeks, it was non reactive,
Is me and my partner safe, does negative or non reactive means safe for the other partner as well...?? Never had even a single symptom.
Here exposure is not with a sex worker
The summary of the question is that what could be the possible status of my partner.. One more thing that is there any possibility of change in status of report
Too much tensed and worried.
Please help with the issue.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chances of HIV nil if both do not have multiple partners.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. Welcome to health care magic.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.I have gone through the details.

If both the partners are not exposed to HIV,then there are no chance of HIV infection in both. If there are multiple partners for both,then there may be chances of HIV transmission.Both can be at risk.
If the tests are done after 11 weeks post risk exposure,then the results are almost conclusive . It is considered conclusive after 3 months exposure.

If both do not have HIV risk exposure,then both cannot get HIV infection.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (12 minutes later)

Thank you for replying sir
one more question is that after the first intercourse neither of us have been involved in any such happenings even with any other person,
first intercourse happend before 3 months of the test
now is there any possibility..??

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
HIV negative.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

If the tests are done after 3 months exposure, then it is conclusive, you are free from HIV.
There is no reason for you to worry about HIV.
You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 minutes later)

Thanks for replying again sir,
to be precise test was done after almost 11 weeks of the risk exposure, do I need to get tested again..?
its a request, please be conclusive

thanks

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Conclusive.No further tests required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
As there is no risk.There was no need for HIV tests.It can be considered conclusive.There is no need for further HIV tests.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 days later)

one last question
are we both safe as we donot had any multiple partners since 4 months and I have got tested myself.
is there any risk still now.
please help with the query

thanks

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chances of HIV is nil if no risk exposure in the past 3 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

There is likely no exposure to HIV with the given description. The HIV tests are negative after 11 weeks. The chances of HIV in both is nil provided there is no risk exposure in the past 3 months.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar