[Question #10299] when is hiv test conclusive ?

24 months ago

i had sexual intercourse without condom (anal) , i tested 6 weeks after that sexual activity and it was negative ,, i tested again at week 12 (12 weeks after the last sexual activity ) and it was negative again ,, can i trust the results ? when is the test result conclusive for HIV ?

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

24 months ago

Welcome back, but I don't understand why you felt the need. I reviewed your recent discussion with Dr. Hook. What is unclear about these statements by him?

"Each of your tests was taken at a time when currently used HIV antigen/antibody tests [i.e. 4th generation tests] provide conclusive results (6 weeks).'

and

"one test is certainly enough"

I'll just add that the HIV blood tests are highly automated and are done the same everywhere, regardless of your concerns about the "appearance" of the clinic(s) and/or lab(s) where you were tested. You do not have HIV and should not have any further tests for it,

Best wishes-- HHH, MD

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24 months ago

sorry dr my english is not the best thats why i didnt understand it well , just to confirm hiv tests are conclusive after 6 weeks post exposure ?

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

24 months ago

Yes. The results are conclusive any time 6 weeks or more after the last possible exposure.---