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Is Oraquick Test Done 8 Weeks Post Exposure Conclusive?
Question: Hi i had HIV-1 RNA,QN,RT-PCR test done at 5 weeks after possible exposure (protected anal sex). Doctor said I was Ok. I believe I got same test after 8 weeks which i was told I was ok too.
In the mean time I i took 8 oraquick test that all showed negative. Should i continue to worry?
In the mean time I i took 8 oraquick test that all showed negative. Should i continue to worry?
Brief Answer:
NO!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are good and there is no need to be worried any longer. There is no possibility that you could have contracted HIV from this encounter and the tests have failed to detect it.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Let me know if there is anything more you would want me to do for you.
NO!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are good and there is no need to be worried any longer. There is no possibility that you could have contracted HIV from this encounter and the tests have failed to detect it.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Let me know if there is anything more you would want me to do for you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Im a diagnosed hypochondriac. The reason why started to get worried is that developed fever 99.7, and vomited once at 5 weeks which lasted 24 hours. I took my first blood test at 5 weeks and 3 days. Than at 7 weeks i got swollen lymph node on my right side of then neck and slightly red throat. Can you tell me what that test measures and is my second 8 week blood test would enought time to detect anything. My physician said my 8 week test is the same as 5 week test. Would oraquick mouth negative test be accurate.
Brief Answer:
Yes, very accurate!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Most of my clients get concerned about HIV when all tests point to the contrary. Beating this feeling is very important and you should be doing so. I will suggest that fight that disastrous spirit and thought of not trusting very accurate tests on this. It will go a long way to help you.
Be relax...Your symptoms are not suggestive of HIV...Your tests have cleared you and the only drawback is your mindset...Liberate yourself.
I wish you well.
Yes, very accurate!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Most of my clients get concerned about HIV when all tests point to the contrary. Beating this feeling is very important and you should be doing so. I will suggest that fight that disastrous spirit and thought of not trusting very accurate tests on this. It will go a long way to help you.
Be relax...Your symptoms are not suggestive of HIV...Your tests have cleared you and the only drawback is your mindset...Liberate yourself.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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