
Is A Negative Syphilis Test Result After 73 Days Of Exposure Conclusive?

Question: Tested negative for syphlis after 73 days do I need retested
Brief Answer:
at 73 days (10 weeks), result should be accurate
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The window period of a test is the time it takes for a test to accurately determine if an infection is present counting from the time of possible exposure, if it is known.
The window period for syphilis is 3 to 6 weeks, though it can potentially take up the 3 months in some cases.
At 73 days (10 weeks), you would have gone past the typical waiting time (3 to 6 weeks), so your result should be accurate.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
at 73 days (10 weeks), result should be accurate
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The window period of a test is the time it takes for a test to accurately determine if an infection is present counting from the time of possible exposure, if it is known.
The window period for syphilis is 3 to 6 weeks, though it can potentially take up the 3 months in some cases.
At 73 days (10 weeks), you would have gone past the typical waiting time (3 to 6 weeks), so your result should be accurate.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


So you would be pretty confident that I don't require additional testing?
Brief Answer:
syphilis definite
Detailed Answer:
HI
yes, you should not need any additional testing for syphilis.
There are different tests for HIV, some have a window period of only 2 to 4 weeks, others have a window period of 3 months.
The newer tests have this shorter window eg p24 test.
Even with the newer tests though, some persons are asked to come back by 3 months for repeat testing, in case the body has not mounted a detectable response to the HIV as yet.
The window for chlamydia and gonorrhea is only a few days, less than a week, so their result is accurate
Summary: syphilis , chlamydia and gonorrhea are definite, HIV likely definite but if you wish can repeat at the 3 months mark to make sure
syphilis definite
Detailed Answer:
HI
yes, you should not need any additional testing for syphilis.
There are different tests for HIV, some have a window period of only 2 to 4 weeks, others have a window period of 3 months.
The newer tests have this shorter window eg p24 test.
Even with the newer tests though, some persons are asked to come back by 3 months for repeat testing, in case the body has not mounted a detectable response to the HIV as yet.
The window for chlamydia and gonorrhea is only a few days, less than a week, so their result is accurate
Summary: syphilis , chlamydia and gonorrhea are definite, HIV likely definite but if you wish can repeat at the 3 months mark to make sure
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


I took the combination antibody antigen test done . Does this test have a shorter window period?
Brief Answer:
yes, this would be definite
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the delayed reply.
Yes, this test is accurate at a very early stage, usually the 2 to 4 week window so your result would be considered definite
If there are any other queries, feel free to ask
yes, this would be definite
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the delayed reply.
Yes, this test is accurate at a very early stage, usually the 2 to 4 week window so your result would be considered definite
If there are any other queries, feel free to ask
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


So based on my testing of hiv, syphlis, chlamidia and ghonarehea my status should be accurate at negative.Sorry I sent question early, so based on my questions my status of negative should be accurate for hiv, syphlis, chlamidia and ghonareaha, with no need for retesting?
Brief Answer:
no need for re testing
Detailed Answer:
Hi
There is no need for retesting.
Wishing you the best, let me know if there is anything else
no need for re testing
Detailed Answer:
Hi
There is no need for retesting.
Wishing you the best, let me know if there is anything else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thanks doctor, so you are pretty confident in my results?
Brief Answer:
Yes, i am
Detailed Answer:
I am, you can breath easy
Yes, i am
Detailed Answer:
I am, you can breath easy
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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