Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Is ELISA HIV Test Done Six Months Post Exposure Conclusive?
Question: Hi Sir,
I have a serious concern regarding a incident happened to me, That i have visited a unhygienic clinic and i had a injection to nerve. I feared he might have given the injection through used needle. Fear of that i consulted a doctor and he told me to get it tested after 3 months and the test done was ELISA it was negative. But after browsing some blogs it was said that it will be conclusive after 6 months. And even i have done the test in the period of 5 months (Enhanced CLIA) in Apollo Clinics and and it was also negative and i repeated it again after 6.5 months in a CARE hospitals (ELISA enhanced chemiluminescence hiv test) and it was also negative. And also i have consulted a doctor and he told no need to worry as 6 months is ample time to get is tested and nothing to worry. But yesterday i have noticed a clinic who was HIV specialist and he told me to get test with high end HIV test and also told that it may extend to 9 months to 12 months and he asked me to get tested with a high end test which cost around 3500 which is a western blot test, but i had a doubt that i have visited a reputed hospitals and they all told it is 100% conclusive and nothing to worry. But this guy confused me i again i am having a traumatic experience. I suspect that the doctor may have told me for his commercial interest to get money from me. Please suggest me doctor whether i need to get tested again or not, whether my tests are conclusive or not.
I have a serious concern regarding a incident happened to me, That i have visited a unhygienic clinic and i had a injection to nerve. I feared he might have given the injection through used needle. Fear of that i consulted a doctor and he told me to get it tested after 3 months and the test done was ELISA it was negative. But after browsing some blogs it was said that it will be conclusive after 6 months. And even i have done the test in the period of 5 months (Enhanced CLIA) in Apollo Clinics and and it was also negative and i repeated it again after 6.5 months in a CARE hospitals (ELISA enhanced chemiluminescence hiv test) and it was also negative. And also i have consulted a doctor and he told no need to worry as 6 months is ample time to get is tested and nothing to worry. But yesterday i have noticed a clinic who was HIV specialist and he told me to get test with high end HIV test and also told that it may extend to 9 months to 12 months and he asked me to get tested with a high end test which cost around 3500 which is a western blot test, but i had a doubt that i have visited a reputed hospitals and they all told it is 100% conclusive and nothing to worry. But this guy confused me i again i am having a traumatic experience. I suspect that the doctor may have told me for his commercial interest to get money from me. Please suggest me doctor whether i need to get tested again or not, whether my tests are conclusive or not.
Brief Answer:
No need to get tested at all.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM once again.
You had high fear about HIV but your ELISA test results after 3 months as well as 6 months both in reputed hospitals are negative then you need not to worry at all as you are 100% safe and risk free. The test results are 100% conclusive and reliable after 6 months so no further test is required.
Allay the fear or anxiety, don't get confused and ignore the advice of third doctor who said there is need for western blot. Be relaxed, forget about the episode and move ahead in life happily. For any further query feel free to ask me any time and I am always here to help you out straight way.
Thank You
No need to get tested at all.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM once again.
You had high fear about HIV but your ELISA test results after 3 months as well as 6 months both in reputed hospitals are negative then you need not to worry at all as you are 100% safe and risk free. The test results are 100% conclusive and reliable after 6 months so no further test is required.
Allay the fear or anxiety, don't get confused and ignore the advice of third doctor who said there is need for western blot. Be relaxed, forget about the episode and move ahead in life happily. For any further query feel free to ask me any time and I am always here to help you out straight way.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you doctor, my only one doubt is whether small amount of virus enters also will it be conclusive after 6 months. I am fearing that may be small amount of virus entered and it may take more time to show up like after year like that. please help me doctor in clearing this doubt. I am asking this because the third party stupid doctor explained me like that.
Brief Answer:
The result is conclusive after 6 months.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
The result for HIV test is conclusive after 6 months and if infection is present then it will get detected any time so don't get confused, ignore the advice of other doctor and move ahead in life happily.
Thank You
The result is conclusive after 6 months.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
The result for HIV test is conclusive after 6 months and if infection is present then it will get detected any time so don't get confused, ignore the advice of other doctor and move ahead in life happily.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thanks doctor, so you are saying that any hiv exposure will be 100% conclusive after 6 month. So I can rule out everything now.....
Brief Answer:
Yes for sure.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
You can definitely rule out everything now because you are 100% safe and risk free from HIV. Consider counselling services if needed to make your mind calm. If still any help needed feel free to ask me.
Thank You
Yes for sure.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
You can definitely rule out everything now because you are 100% safe and risk free from HIV. Consider counselling services if needed to make your mind calm. If still any help needed feel free to ask me.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks doctor, Counseling services means consulting a psychiatrist....
Brief Answer:
With counsellor or psychiatrist.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Counsellors are available every where now a days so you can get help from them or you can consult psychiatrist just to get mental relaxation nothing else because the more stress you will take it will also cause bad effect on your health so just calm down, forget all the things and live your life happily.
Thank You
With counsellor or psychiatrist.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Counsellors are available every where now a days so you can get help from them or you can consult psychiatrist just to get mental relaxation nothing else because the more stress you will take it will also cause bad effect on your health so just calm down, forget all the things and live your life happily.
Thank You
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
