[Question #13944] Handjob & 4th gen testing clarification
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2 hours ago
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Dear Drs., hope you are in good health and thank you for all that you are doing for us..
I would like your insight on the type of exposure that I had and whether the tests that I received were conclusive.
I received a handjob from a masseuse one late evening (in Korea). I'm uncut and I didn't have any open wounds or deeps cuts anywhere on my penis, but what I'm concerned about is I didn't check if whether her hand was bleeding during the act. If her massaging hand was bleeding, I've been searching for "what-if" possibilities that the blood may have entered my urethra and caused a possible hiv infection.
For reference, the majority of platforms say no risk, and that no one has been known to contract the virus through hand-to-genital contact but maybe I might be the exception, with the mind oftentimes susceptible to irrational fears.
Because of this, and since I wanted to put this behind me, I got 2 4th gen tests at different urology clinics. Not sure which company was used, but the testing days post exposure are as follows:
-4th gen (vein draw) at 33 days post exposure
-4th gen (vein draw) at a full 43 and 12+ hours post exposure (44th day?)
I would like to know if the day 43 test is considered conclusive because I'm reading from CDC that it is at 45 days and from other health platforms that getting the test done on or after 42 days (6 weeks?) is considered conclusive.
Silly question, but is 6 weeks from your side considered 42 days or 45 days?
Based on the encounter that I had and the testing times done, should I move on or should I test again on the 45th< day?
I'm not overly concerned at this point but I believe your expert advice would provide some closure on this lingering concern. Thank you.
