Is A 4th Generation HIV Test Done Post 12 Weeks Of Exposure Conclusive?

Posted on Fri, 5 Feb 2016

Fri, 5 Feb 2016 Answered on

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi doctor. Two questions below ,pls answer
1.I have tested HIV at 12 weeks ie 85 days of the incident it came out negative with duo combo 4th gen. Do I have to do any more testing or this is conclusive results.
2.One more general question I have been taking herbal supplement Olive Leaf extract 500mg capsule since one and half of month daily.This has any effect on my hiv window period or could delay the period after my first incident on nov 11 2015 about 12 weeks ago.I was curios reading some information this medicine act as antiviral and stop or suppress the HIV and viruses is this true?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nome testing needed!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this continued worries about HIV.

1. You need no further testing. You are certified and rectified to be HIV negative. Any further worries keep you disturbed and nothing more.

2. Olive leaf extracts have no effect on hIV virus and couldn’t have affected any window period. Let fall this belief and know that you may be being too hard to yourself.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (10 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor for the quick reply.

I just did worry about it today thinking it might have some effect as you said its none had big relief . Should I continue with it or stop it

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (37 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stop the supplement!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is okay to stop the supplement. It is of no added value and worst of it causing unpleasant symptoms. Go ahead and stop it. Do well to keep me updated.

Until next, I wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Thanks Doctor .I appreciate your replies

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Keep me updated!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Glad you appreciate this. I wish you well and always ready to address any worries you may have.

Take care and be safe.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 days later)

Hi Doctor.
I need clarification in the band aid issue. Last visit when I did my confirmation test at 13 weeks period which was negative with p4 generation test. When the nurse put me the band aid the blood little flowed from the finger then I removed and put it in the trash when the nurse noticed she ask me to put in different hazardous .I think mostly I picked up and threw my band aid there it was about 10 min in testing .I realize I am not sure whether I picked up the right one .Please asses if there is any risk of transmission any blood from other people band aid can possibly transmit to my finger which was pricked during the testing.

Thank you and appreciate your reply

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is no added risk to have been contaminated from the band aids. Be calm and relaxed.

I wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (32 hours later)

I was just worried because my finger prick was fresh and the band aid I might have picked up was different one .I somewhat I knew HIV virus is fragile will die and unable to infect once expose to air or temperature yours understanding is same as well?
Appreciate your quick reply

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are absolutely right!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Your thinking is right and the best thing to do at this point is to move forward.

I wish you well and keep me updated. As always, am here for you and always let me know if there is anything more you want us to work on.

Until next, take care!

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are highly welcome. Keep me posted.

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