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Is HIV Spot Test Done 1 Month Post Exposure Conclusive?
Question: Sir,
i had an unprotected intercourse exposure with a female some days back. since then i am worrying about HIV contraction and abstained relations with my wife. i got HIV 1/2 & P24 COMBO TEST yesterday after 22 days of exposure which has come non reactive with value 0.24. Is this any indication of my chances of HIV contratction at this stage and Can i have unprotected intercourse with my wife based on this result?
regards
i had an unprotected intercourse exposure with a female some days back. since then i am worrying about HIV contraction and abstained relations with my wife. i got HIV 1/2 & P24 COMBO TEST yesterday after 22 days of exposure which has come non reactive with value 0.24. Is this any indication of my chances of HIV contratction at this stage and Can i have unprotected intercourse with my wife based on this result?
regards
Brief Answer:
It is better to wait for some time before unprotected sex with your wife
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. The test you got done is considered conclusive for HIV 1 when it is done after 30 days from the sexual event.
2. For HIV 2 the test should be done again after 6 months for confirmation.
3. In our country 2 percent cases of HIV are due to HIV 2 and therefore there is a less chance of HIV 2 when compared to HIV 1 infection.
4. Ideally speaking you should not have unprotected sex with your wife till you do the test again after 6 months.
5. However if you can wait for 3 months and then go for the test and have a normal report then it will be over 99 percent safe.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
It is better to wait for some time before unprotected sex with your wife
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. The test you got done is considered conclusive for HIV 1 when it is done after 30 days from the sexual event.
2. For HIV 2 the test should be done again after 6 months for confirmation.
3. In our country 2 percent cases of HIV are due to HIV 2 and therefore there is a less chance of HIV 2 when compared to HIV 1 infection.
4. Ideally speaking you should not have unprotected sex with your wife till you do the test again after 6 months.
5. However if you can wait for 3 months and then go for the test and have a normal report then it will be over 99 percent safe.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
sir,
you mean that the combo test also has same detection period as normal antibody test. I read Dr XXXXXXX saying tht it combo test is a very sensitive test can detect p24 antigen within a week and after 3 weeks the test results of the test are highly reliable. wud you pls comment on it
thanks and regards
you mean that the combo test also has same detection period as normal antibody test. I read Dr XXXXXXX saying tht it combo test is a very sensitive test can detect p24 antigen within a week and after 3 weeks the test results of the test are highly reliable. wud you pls comment on it
thanks and regards
Brief Answer:
Combo test is accurate after 30 days for HIV 1 infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. The combo test is latest test and conclusive after 30 days in many countries. After 3 weeks it is 97 percent reliable and 30 days from the event it is conclusive for HIV infection.
2. Testing for p24 antigen is accurate as told by him and helps to detect HIV 1 virus. It is important to know that p24 is not there in HIV 2 and therefore if a person has HIV 2 infection then p24 test will be normal.
3. The HIV 1 and 2 antibodies in combo test can take 6 months to become positive. Therefore keeping in mind HIV 2 infection it is better to do the test again after 6 months.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Combo test is accurate after 30 days for HIV 1 infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. The combo test is latest test and conclusive after 30 days in many countries. After 3 weeks it is 97 percent reliable and 30 days from the event it is conclusive for HIV infection.
2. Testing for p24 antigen is accurate as told by him and helps to detect HIV 1 virus. It is important to know that p24 is not there in HIV 2 and therefore if a person has HIV 2 infection then p24 test will be normal.
3. The HIV 1 and 2 antibodies in combo test can take 6 months to become positive. Therefore keeping in mind HIV 2 infection it is better to do the test again after 6 months.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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