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HIV Prevention and Testing => Do I Have HIV? => Topic started by: TylerD888 on August 22, 2012, 01:03:17 pm
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Hey guys, I made sure to read the posts by your guys before I posted. I have clearly understood your replies. I just want to say that I have tested neg at 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 1 weeks, and 15 weeks (excessive I know). Just wanted to get your input. I am fully confident that I am in the clear. That correct right? Also, one follow up question. Why do certain agencies and doctors still state the month testing is key? I this cause they're out of date and/or unknowledgeable about the testing? Thanks guys
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We're not responsible for what other sources maybe putting out with regard to testing. At this point all generations of tests being used will give a conclusive negative result at 3 months.
The exceptions are when longterm intravenous drug use maybe involved or organ transplant or treatment for a severe illness such as cancer. In those instances testing for a conclusive negative result should be at 6 months.
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Thanks for the reply, greatly appreciate it. One final follow up question/s. I understand the reasons for a 6 month testing point. My question is: The examples you described above are people who esentially have a non existent immune system cause its been broken down so much by drugs and treatment that it takes a much longer time to create antibodies? Right? And also, if I was not on any treatments like the ones you described than Im 100% good on my 3 months test right? Thats all. Once again, thank you for your questions.
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Thanks for the reply, greatly appreciate it. One final follow up question/s. I understand the reasons for a 6 month testing point. My question is: The examples you described above are people who esentially have a non existent immune system cause its been broken down so much by drugs and treatment that it takes a much longer time to create antibodies? Right? And also, if I was not on any treatments like the ones you described than Im 100% good on my 3 months test right? Thats all. Once again, thank you for your questions.
You are absolutely correct. In all but the most rare (and almost always easily identifiable) cases, three months remains the gold standard for HIV testing.