Is A HIV 4th Generation Test 8 Weeks Post Exposure Conclusive?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2015

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Question : Hi Dr. I had a risky encounter 10
Weeks ago and tested for hiv 4th generation at 19 days post exposure, plus another hiv 4th generation at 8 weeks post exposure, is this conclusive enough to rule I'm hiv negative?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes 4th generation test after 8 weeks is conclusive enough to rule out HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

You had high risk encounter 10 weeks ago and tested for HIV 4th generation test after 19 days and 4 weeks post exposure which detects both antibodies and p24 antigen so it is conclusive enough to rule out that you are HIV negative.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (11 minutes later)

Thanks a lot Dr. Iv been so stressed out lately, was just thinking about the p24 antigen since it drops after 6 weeks though, but i trust the test and trust what you say, all these maybes are messing up with me, should i do another test at 12 weeks or put this all bwhind me?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can go for another test for your relaxation otherwise it is not needed.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

You can go for another test at 12 weeks just for your relaxation otherwise I don't think it is needed so be relaxed and go ahead in life.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (6 minutes later)

Ok thanks a lot Dr., Godbless you

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome anytime.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

You are most welcome when in need I am always here to help you. Wishing you happy and healthy life.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E