Are The HIV Antibody 1 & 2 And ELISA Tests Conclusive After 6 Months Of Exposure?

Posted on Sun, 18 Dec 2016

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Question : My hiv antibody 1&2 elisa test are negative after 6 months , is it conclusive ?should i need any further testing ?

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (7 hours later)

is it 6 months after exposure

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (44 minutes later)

Hi dr
Yes,almost 7 months.

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Further testing is not needed unless the source of exposure had both hepatitis C and HIV. If this is the case the repeat testing should be done at 12 months
regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (21 minutes later)

Thanks docter,
One last query does presence of hepititis c virus leads to false negative hiv result ?

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It leads to delayed positivity

Detailed Answer:
hello,
in people who have concomitant hepatitis C and HIV. it takes longer for the blood test to become positive hence the recommendation to test at 12 months
Hope this helps
regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy