
Is HIV Antibody Test Done 5 Months Post Exposure Conclusive?

Question: I am wondering if the combo antibody-antigen test is conclusive after 5 months of possible exposure
Brief Answer:
It is conclusive
Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
I suppose you are talking about HIV exposure and related tests. If that is so, then antibody tests for HIV performed by ELISA method are conclusive after 4-6 week and maximum after 3 months of exposure.
Since you have got the test performed after 5 months of possible exposure, and the test is negative, so there is nothing to worry at all and you are safe as the tests is conclusive.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
It is conclusive
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
I suppose you are talking about HIV exposure and related tests. If that is so, then antibody tests for HIV performed by ELISA method are conclusive after 4-6 week and maximum after 3 months of exposure.
Since you have got the test performed after 5 months of possible exposure, and the test is negative, so there is nothing to worry at all and you are safe as the tests is conclusive.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad


thank you. I was worried because I had some muscle pain and pins and needles
Brief Answer:
Not due to that
Detailed Answer:
These pins and needles sensations are not due to HIV. You probably have anxiety. Other common causes for such pins and needles like sensation are thyroid issues, diabetes, Vitamin B12 deficiency.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Not due to that
Detailed Answer:
These pins and needles sensations are not due to HIV. You probably have anxiety. Other common causes for such pins and needles like sensation are thyroid issues, diabetes, Vitamin B12 deficiency.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina

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