Is Elisa 3rd Generation Test Done 6 Weeks After Exposure Conclusive?

Posted on Wed, 30 Mar 2016

Question: I was wondering I am scared I have contraced HIV, I had intercourse with a prostitute in bali with a condom. But I took the elisa test at 4 weeks and 6 weeks, both negative. I am still scared as I hear it's easy to get hiv in SE Asia... I am scared

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM.

If You have had protected intercourse with prostitute then the risk of contracting HIV is highly unlikely. Also the result of ELISA test after 4 weeks and 6 weeks, are both negative, so nothing to worry as there is no risk.

The result of ELISA at 6 weeks is considered highly reliable so just calm yourself down and no need to be scared as you are safe. Get tested again after 3 months as per routine international HIV guidelines.

As your friend I will also suggest for monogamous relationship and stay away from risky behaviours to prevent the future risk of HIV and other STDs. If still any query left you can get back to me anytime.

Thank You

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

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (9 hours later)

Ok I'm just worried because my whole body is sore including my back, legs, and my ankles and the top of my right foot occasionally making me limp. And I don't know why. Are those symptoms?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not related to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for follow-up.

Your symptoms are due to common viral infection not related to HIV. Consult thephysician and follow treatment regime as per the advice, you will be fine soon. Don't get panic and move ahead in life.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (10 minutes later)

Thank you for your help, I am sorry I keep bothering you. I have two more questions:

I heard that the window test period can be delayed if you pick up HIV in SE Asia, such as places like Bali.

Also, isn't HIV a viral infection as well? I have the muscle aches, but no flu or fever currently....

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The window period for HIV has no concern with region and it remains same.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back once again.

The window period for HIV varies from 15 days to 3 months and it has nothing to do with region, it remains same in SE Asia also so don't bother for that.

Your symptoms are due to common seasonal viral infection not related to HIV anyhow so forget about it and allay the fear of HIV. Take combination of pain killer and muscle relaxant and do hot fomentation over the affected area.

Hope this info will help you. If still any query you can ask me any time and no need to be sorry for that. Wishing you happy and healthy life ahead.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (20 hours later)

I appreciate your patience with me, I am just very scared and want to move ahead with my life. I have never had muscle aches like this before. I just want to start exercising and sleeping again, I am constantly scared I have HIV. Could you just alleviate my fears of HIV once more? I really want to live my life anxiety free. It would mean a lot to me.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Don't get scared and allay the fear of HIV as you are safe.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

The muscle ache is not at all related to HIV so no need to think upon. Take medicines as suggested and you will be fine soon. Don't get scared, remove the fear of HIV and move ahead as you are safe.

For your mental satisfaction you can go for repeat test and negative result will help to come out from this. Do regular exercises or yoga. If still not better consider counseling services. Forget get past and move on in life. Stay healthy and happy forever.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Thank you doctor, so I can enjoy life now?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can definitely enjoy your life.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

You are most welcome any time and you can enjoy your life absolutely. Stay happy and healthy.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (3 minutes later)

HIV free most likely?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes definitely.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

You are risk free and for your mental satisfaction get tested again after 3 months as per guideline to get 100% conclusive and accurate result.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad