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What Tests Should Be Done For HIV Detection?

Posted on Fri, 5 Sep 2014

Question: I am a male and received unprotected oral sex 10.5 weeks ago i have had all std panels 3 times all results have been neg. My dr. say there is no need for futher testing as to the fact my risk was so miner and it would have showed by now. hiv test were 1 oraquick, 2 hiv ab icma and 1 early detection test were from 6-8-10.5 weeks

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Allay fear give details

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
It is good that repeated tests for HIV are negative.
If the tests done include the P24 antigen and PCR tests for Viral antigen and viral Genetic material i think you can allay fears of HIV.
Antibody tests are negative is also good .
please give information on early detection test undergone to be more clear.
You can get back to me for any clarifications
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (41 minutes later)

I did have the RNA pcr test as well this was at the 6 week mark! Not sure I p24 was done! The last test was just abs imca and hiv qualitive does this help more?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allay fears of HIV relax.forget episode.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Once HIV RNA PCR is negative at 6 weeks after exposure.and your antibody tests are all negative even at 10.5 weeks,you need not worry of HIV.
PCR can come positive in early stage (i. e days )itself.and antibodies take weeks to appear.the tests are negative for HIV
I do not see any necessity for you to undergo any test.
You can allay fears of HIV provided you do not have another exposure after this which is most unlikely .
Relax stop worries and forget the episode.
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (15 hours later)

Thank you Dr. Bharatesh very much for the second opinion! It was very much appreciated and helpful! I will be sure to leave a wonderful review! have a great day!!

Sincerely: Noel Pina

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you.wish you good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for wishes.
I am very pleased if you are relieved of you anxiety.
Wish you safe and good health
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar