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Is A Rapid Antibody Test Done After 40 Days Post Exposure Conclusive?
Posted on
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Question : hi
i had protected sex using a condom with a sex worker at dubai 40 days ago...it was the first time in my life i did that and did it only once..i got tested today after 40 days and my report was negative..i was tested by rapid antibody test taking blood sample...so my questions are
am i safe from HIV?
is my 40 days rapid antibody test conclusive?
do i need any further testing?
can i have unprotected sex with my wife now...coz i waited for 40 days...
regards
i had protected sex using a condom with a sex worker at dubai 40 days ago...it was the first time in my life i did that and did it only once..i got tested today after 40 days and my report was negative..i was tested by rapid antibody test taking blood sample...so my questions are
am i safe from HIV?
is my 40 days rapid antibody test conclusive?
do i need any further testing?
can i have unprotected sex with my wife now...coz i waited for 40 days...
regards
Brief Answer:
Safe from HIV. but conclusive test after 3 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome back to health care magic.
Antibodies usually are formed by 2 - 6 weeks if exposed to HIV, maximum by 12 weeks /3 months. Antibodies test would have come positive by now if exposed.The tests are conclusive after 3 months.
Moreover as it is protected intercourse the chances of transmission of HIV is nil.
If anxious and still doubtful about the risk, you can get a test done after 3 months.
You can avoid intercourse with your partner till 3 months tests are negative.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Safe from HIV. but conclusive test after 3 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome back to health care magic.
Antibodies usually are formed by 2 - 6 weeks if exposed to HIV, maximum by 12 weeks /3 months. Antibodies test would have come positive by now if exposed.The tests are conclusive after 3 months.
Moreover as it is protected intercourse the chances of transmission of HIV is nil.
If anxious and still doubtful about the risk, you can get a test done after 3 months.
You can avoid intercourse with your partner till 3 months tests are negative.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
dear doc,
can my 40 days negative rapid antibody blood test turn into positive after 12 weeks/ 3 months?...what are the chances provided i had protected sex...
regards
can my 40 days negative rapid antibody blood test turn into positive after 12 weeks/ 3 months?...what are the chances provided i had protected sex...
regards
Brief Answer:
Chances are almost nil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
As it is protected intercourse, The chances of HIV test being positive later after 3 months is almost nil.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Chances are almost nil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
As it is protected intercourse, The chances of HIV test being positive later after 3 months is almost nil.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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