Insti test at 91 and 102 days after possible exposure

[Interesting]

Hello, sorry for my language english is not my first language, so straight forward I started dating this new guy and while we were doing the do, the condom broke for about 1 minute before we realise, and he changed it, quickly 1 week later I got sick with what I thought was covid, 4 weeks later i noticed a lump in my armpit, and again 1 in my groin, which I think still here but doesn’t hurt even when I touch it, my left side is where i notice all the problems, like neuropathy, pins and needles, tingling in my fingers and mostly reslest leg syndrome, I been taking oraquck test since 4 weeks after exposure, yesterday marked 10 weeks and 2 days I took a 2 Oraquick test, which both came back negative, but I never been that sick in my life, muscle pain in my shoulders and rashes in my torso and face some in my back, how accurate is my oraquick  test at 10 weeks, I know i have to test 12 weeks again after exposure but will the result change in week 12?

[Jim Allen]

Hiya,

Sorry to hear you have been feeling unwell; talk to your healthcare provider, treat whatever is making you sick, and stop touching the swollen nodes (lumps) even if it's not hurting you.

Regarding HIV, your results are unlikely to change, but considering it's a rapid test, do retest to confirm at three months post potential exposure.

Here's what you need to know to reduce your HIV risks:
Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse correctly and consistently, with no exceptions. Consider talking to your healthcare provider about PrEP as an additional layer of protection against HIV

Keep in mind that some sexual practices described as safe in terms of acquiring HIV still pose a risk for other easier-acquired STIs. So please do get tested at least yearly for STIs, including but not limited to HIV, and more frequently if condomless intercourse occurs.

Also, note that it is possible to have an STI and show no signs or symptoms; testing is the only way to know.

Kind regards

Jim

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[Interesting]

So the test I took is oraquick, how likely it is to change? Im very anxious, the guy said he dont have nothing but dont want to provide his. Test result😭 im in fear

[Jim Allen]

It's very unlikely to change, and most of what you posted would have nothing to do with HIV, regardless of your HIV status.

See your healthcare provider, and let them treat whatever is making you sick instead of stressing/focusing on HIV and retest at the correct time to confirm your HIV status. I hope you feel better soon.

[Interesting]

Thank you so much! So should I take the last test at 12 weeks or 13 also if it come back negative will it be a true negative?

[Jim Allen]

Hiya,

A full 12 weeks post exposure is fine.

Best, Jim.

[Interesting]

So on the 10th which was 91 days after my possible exposure, I went to my local health department and got tested with a rapid finger prick test, the tester said it was negative, me being paranoia over this whole situation I took a picture of the test, then later I look at the test I feel like I could see a second dot(wish I could post pictures) so I kept my calm, and said it’s probably me overthinking, however my symptoms still persists, so I decided to take a oraquick test which clearly u could only see one line at the C, butwhen I look closer to the test or use my flashlight I could see a gray line by the t, when I call the oraquick people, they said its a negative test result, so I wasn’t sure about it, this monday I went back to the same clinic this time the HIV prevention supervisor tested me, and we did the test together, he assured me it was also negative and according to him I dont have hiv , because I took this test at 102 days after PE, I again took a picture of the test, again I look at it and zoom it I could see a very very faint dot, when I say very u have to zoom it to see, now Im thinking could the 2 testors misinterpreted my results, hmor am I really negative? P.S both test was Insti rapid test!

[Interesting]

So on the 10th which was 91 days after my possible exposure, I went to my local health department and got tested with a rapid finger prick test, the tester said it was negative, me being paranoia over this whole situation I took a picture of the test, then later I look at the test I feel like I could see a second dot(wish I could post pictures) so I kept my calm, and said it’s probably me overthinking, however my symptoms still persists, so I decided to take a oraquick test which clearly u could only see one line at the C, butwhen I look closer to the test or use my flashlight I could see a gray line by the t, when I call the oraquick people, they said its a negative test result, so I wasn’t sure about it, this monday I went back to the same clinic this time the HIV prevention supervisor tested me, and we did the test together, he assured me it was also negative and according to him I dont have hiv , because I took this test at 102 days after PE, I again took a picture of the test, again I look at it and zoom it I could see a very very faint dot, when I say very u have to zoom it to see, now Im thinking could the 2 testors misinterpreted my results, hmor am I really negative? P.S both test was Insti rapid test!

[Jim Allen]

It's a non-reactive (negative) test result.

[Interesting]

Symptoms still persist, is an antibody test enough to rule out HIV? I’m trying to get one more tomorrow and one next week as next week will make it 16 weeks (4 months)
I been having symptoms for 3 months straight now, and everyday I wake up with something different

[Jim Allen]

Your symptoms have nothing to do with HIV, and you don't need retesting unless you have had ongoing exposures.

The results are considered conclusive and you are heading towards the merry-go-round of pointless testing. Move on with your life.
 

[Interesting]

No there was no ongoing exposure it only happened on the night of 08/10, doesn’t it take longer for some ppl show up antibodies on a test! And fdo u have experience with insti test? Or is it because 2 different testor told me it was negative?

[Jim Allen]

your results are unlikely to change, but considering it's a rapid test, do retest to confirm at three months post potential exposure.

It's a non-reactive (negative) test result.

The results are considered conclusive and you are heading towards the merry-go-round of pointless testing. Move on with your life.

you don't need retesting unless you have had ongoing exposures.

I've just said that the results are considered conclusive. You have tested multiple times correctly with an approved test outside the window period wherein you could have still been producing antibodies at levels undetected.

You are not listening to me, the manufacturer or the testers.

You had a relatively small HIV risk that did warrant testing to confirm your HIV-negative status, you have tested and confirmed your HIV-negative status. Time to move on with your life.

[Jim Allen]

If you can't accept the results, go to your healthcare provider and have them do a blood-draw (lab) HIV antibody test; however, if after that you still can't accept the result, instead of retesting again, consider professional mental health support.

Don't use HIV rapid tests again as clearly it doesn't help alleviate your fears; however, to be clear, I am not going to pretend the results you have from the rapid testing are going to change though, so consider yourself warned:

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