Is A CMIA Combi Test Conclusive At 85 Days Post Exposure?

Posted on Thu, 19 Mar 2015

Question: Helo sir.. Sir i had unprotected sex and my 60th , 77, hiv antibody and western blot cmia method dr lal path labs test is negative and 85 th day combi test CMIA method is negative .... What should i do plss help me plss?

Answered by Dr. Praveen G (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
All the investigations are negative of HIV take out the fear

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic

As you have undergone HIV 1 and 2 and P24 COMBO (CMIA) test at around 66 days, 77 days and 85 days of possible exposure and the test has come as negative for HIV antigen and antibody.It means that antibodies to HIV 1 / 2 have not been detected in the sample.

Incubation period of HIV virus is maximum of 90 days, don't worry as your result has come negative after 87 days of possible exposure. It is 100% conclusive that your are negative for HIV infection.You take out the anxiety from your mind and be relaxed.

I would suggest you to be careful with practices of unprotected sex, personal protection measures are very important with disease like HIV/AIDS.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Praveen G (12 minutes later)

Sir it was 85 th day not 87 and the test taken at 60 and 77 th day were western blot and cmia antibody....not the antigen ...the test were taken at lal path labs ... Sir the exposer was not completely protected because i used a shower cap .... I dont know did it protect me or not

Answered by Dr. Praveen G (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back to Healthcare Magic,

As you have undergone CMIA and western blot testing, definitely these tests are done to detect the antibody against the HIV antigen if any, as you done these tests on 60 days, 77 days and 85 days of possible exposure in the reputed Lab and the test has come as negative for HIV antibody.

This is enough to suggest that you are free from HIV. Don't bother much in this regard but you should be careful in future with practices of unprotected sex.
Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Praveen G (2 hours later)

Sir than why major no of doctors in india are suggesting to get a test at 6 month

Answered by Dr. Praveen G (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
CMIA and Western blot is diagnostic

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM

Usual incubation period of HIV virus is 90days.
The tests which you have uundergone is more evident that you are not having HIV.

6 Month follow up is advised if you have not undergone CMIA.
Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Praveen G (11 hours later)

Thank u doc ... Doc frm 86th day i m observing running nose and coughing also my weight has been reduced 4 kgs....

Answered by Dr. Praveen G (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Reason for loss of weight should evaluated

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The Running nose and cough is may be due to upper respiratory tract infection. As you are negative for HIV antibody you are HIV negative but the reasons for loss of weight are many which requires complete evaluation from your doctor.

For running nose and cough you can take nasal decongestants and cough syrup like Syp Ambrodil. But these medications can be taken after consulting your doctor.
Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Praveen G (8 minutes later)

Ok thank u doc.....may be my weight loss is due to my strees....sir can i get sure these are not sign of hiv?

Answered by Dr. Praveen G (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Definitely it is very much sure with your reports that you are negative for HIV. Just relax by doing meditation other physical activities.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad