Is HIV Antibody Test Done 5 Months Post Exposure Conclusive?

Posted on Thu, 14 Jan 2016

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Question : I am wondering if the combo antibody-antigen test is conclusive after 5 months of possible exposure

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is conclusive

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
I suppose you are talking about HIV exposure and related tests. If that is so, then antibody tests for HIV performed by ELISA method are conclusive after 4-6 week and maximum after 3 months of exposure.
Since you have got the test performed after 5 months of possible exposure, and the test is negative, so there is nothing to worry at all and you are safe as the tests is conclusive.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (54 minutes later)

thank you. I was worried because I had some muscle pain and pins and needles

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not due to that

Detailed Answer:
These pins and needles sensations are not due to HIV. You probably have anxiety. Other common causes for such pins and needles like sensation are thyroid issues, diabetes, Vitamin B12 deficiency.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina