Or am I thinking too much and misinterpreting her answer.

Thank you.

4th generation tests for HIV are 100% conclusive when performed any time more than 42-45 days following an exposure.  If your test is negative, you do not have HIV-1 or HIV-1.  EWH

You appear to be worrying needlessly.  I also agree with Dr. Handfield that the internet is all too frequently misleading.  I urge you to stay off of it and to ignore any statements you may have said there that suggest something other than what Dr. Handsfield and I have said.  EWH

Hallo Dr. Hook,

vielen Dank für ihre Antwort, das war eine Frage von einem Anderem User und nicht von mir die auf ihrer Plattform gestellt wurde. Ich wollte nur auf Nummer sicher gehen und bei ihnenn nochmal anfragen.

Hello Dr. Hook,

thank you for your reply, that was a question from another user and not from me that was asked on your platform. I just wanted to be on the safe side and ask them again.

You can consider our conversation closed. I recently got a negative result from a 4th generation test that was done a few days ago, so 4 months after the risk. This was my fourth test and I have a feeling that it might be too much. Although I accept the negative result. I was unsure about the statement in an old post by Dr. Handsfield that he here that were allegedly a few cases where the hiv virus was not detected and the test was false  negative after years. But he also wrote that he didn't know of such a case himself.

I realize that I now have to work with the fear and not with the result.

result.  One last question, are you sure that I can have sex with my partner again without a condom?

without a condom? My only concern all this time has been that I don't infect her with anything.

Thank you very much for your help.

Ciao

If your only concern is HIV, you can be entirely confident that you do not have HIV.  There is no reason not to have unprotected sex with your regular partner.  EWH

Hello Dr. Hook,

Thank you for your reply and your clear words. There is a lot of information out there that is confusing. Even the people who work in the labs at the front desk have no idea about their job. When I inquired about my test, the lady said I can get tested after a year.... doctor then also said that was wrong information from her. Sigh' I would like to clarify one last time. I have had a total of 4th generation in 4 months 1x HIV 1 PCR/RNA after 3 months. They were all negative. Surely there can't be such a thing as a hidden hiv 1-hiv2 infection that only comes out years later? This is my last

topic and will start looking ahead after 4 months. Rationally, it's really crazy that I'm asking here again. Thanks a lot and have a good time.

Your results are absolutely conclusive and confirm each other.  You have proven that you do not have HIV-1 with your 4th generation tests and your PCR and you have proven that you do not have HIV-2 with your 4th generation testing.

It is time to put any fears about HIV behind you and to move forward without concern.  Take care.  EWH