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How Can I Test For HIV When I May Be Exposed Through A Contaminated Syringe?

I think I am exposed to HIV. Then after 7-8 month I tell doctor a fake story that I get used syringe stuck in my hand then doctor suggest CBC ESR report all thinks are clear but I heard from social medias doctors that CBC is not test for HIV. Please tell me what I shall do
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
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Hi,

You are right that CBC and ESR are not the tests, which can detect, presence of HIV infection. There are specific tests, which can detect presence of HIV infection in the body.

- Nucleic acid test can detect presence of infection at least 10-30 days after exposure.
- Antigen / Antibody test can detect presence of this infection at least after 15-45 days of exposure.
- Antibody test can detect presence of infection at least after 30-90 days of infection.

As your exposure period is 7-8 months, therefore, you can take antibody test, which should confirm or rule out the presence of HIV infection in your case. This test is very simple, rapid and least expensive.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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How Can I Test For HIV When I May Be Exposed Through A Contaminated Syringe?

Hi, You are right that CBC and ESR are not the tests, which can detect, presence of HIV infection. There are specific tests, which can detect presence of HIV infection in the body. - Nucleic acid test can detect presence of infection at least 10-30 days after exposure. - Antigen / Antibody test can detect presence of this infection at least after 15-45 days of exposure. - Antibody test can detect presence of infection at least after 30-90 days of infection. As your exposure period is 7-8 months, therefore, you can take antibody test, which should confirm or rule out the presence of HIV infection in your case. This test is very simple, rapid and least expensive. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician