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Is HIV DUO Test Done 100 Days After Exposure Conclusive?
Question: hi sir, here xxxxxxx. I had unprotected sex with sex worker before 3.5 months. I taken HIV duo test after 86days of exposure. it came negative.. should I consider my test convulsive or need to take more test to rule out 100% HIV... how can I 100% rule out HIV using tests.. any late conservation possible doctor...
Brief Answer:
should be safe
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question,
The current recommendation for testing after possible HIV exposure is to be tested at the time and have it repeated in 3 months. If it is negative then you would be considered negative.
Make sure the test done was a 4th generation HIV test.
If you are still concerned then have it repeated again at 6 months.
If you continue to have risky sexual encounters then you should be tested at least annually if not after every such encounter.
The summary is that if you are negative at 86 days after possible exposure then this is close enough to 3 months that you can feel comfortable that you are HIV negative. If you still have concerns then get a repeat test done at 6 months.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
should be safe
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question,
The current recommendation for testing after possible HIV exposure is to be tested at the time and have it repeated in 3 months. If it is negative then you would be considered negative.
Make sure the test done was a 4th generation HIV test.
If you are still concerned then have it repeated again at 6 months.
If you continue to have risky sexual encounters then you should be tested at least annually if not after every such encounter.
The summary is that if you are negative at 86 days after possible exposure then this is close enough to 3 months that you can feel comfortable that you are HIV negative. If you still have concerns then get a repeat test done at 6 months.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
OK doctor.. thanks for reply. and I have one more doubt.. HIV maximum window period is 6 months or extendable doctor... is late Sero conversion possible?
Brief Answer:
late conversion is possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Late conversion is extremely rare. Especially with the sensitivity of the newer 4th generation HIV tests. You can be quite certain that you are negative if your test remains negative at 6 months.
I wish you the best.
Dr. Robinson
late conversion is possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Late conversion is extremely rare. Especially with the sensitivity of the newer 4th generation HIV tests. You can be quite certain that you are negative if your test remains negative at 6 months.
I wish you the best.
Dr. Robinson
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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