After What Time Frame Is The HIV Rapid Test Conclusive?

Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015

Question: I got exposed with one prostitute in the year 2009... Than after five Mont due to my fear of getting HIV infection I got tested HIV rapid test which was nagative after 2 and a half year after my marriage I feel guilty Thai also got tests five times... All of the tests were negative ... But some how in last 2days I have been scared ...so..sir should I go for any further test.. Plz give me prompt answer I am very scared...

Plz give me answer quick as possible ...also one thing want to say I got testes in the year 2012... All reports are negative...

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Negative for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.

The exposure is almost 5 years old.
The tests have repeatedly come negative.
The tests are conclusive after 3 months.
So there is no chance of it coming positive by repeating tests.
You can totally allay fears of HIV.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (40 minutes later)

Plz tell me directly ... Am I HIV infected or not ...plz give me answer quickly..

Plz sir answer me in shot as soon as possible .. I am so tens....

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are negative for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
You are negative for HIV.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (12 hours later)

I am totally confused in your answer... Sir
What do you mean to say ....
May I enjoy free sex life with my wife....
Have a healthy child.. In future..

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.You are free of HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

I am very clear and there is no confusion.
There is no possibility of HIV infection from that episode.
You are negative for HIV.
You can lead normal life with your wife.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (40 minutes later)

Thanks for answer ring my query...
One more thing sir ...
Will I have a my own healthy child in future ...

Sorry to bother you sir but..I will not disturb you any more again and this was my last question ton be answered...so give me prompt reply....

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.you will have child.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
You will have child provided there are no other problems in both.
This cannot be any reason for not conceiving.
So allay fears .
Lead a normal life.You will definitely have a child.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad