Question 1

had protected genital sex, unprotected oral sex. developed uti at 2 weeks. now ok . at 9 weeks did hiv test and -ve, is that enough, is oral risky?

Accepted Answer

Retest  HIV: Hiv testing can be negative if it is newly acquired.  It can take 3-6 months for a test to become positive.  I would retest HIV at 3 and 6 months to be certain. Oral sex is the least likely way to get infected with HIV compared to vaginal or anal intercourse, but HIV transmission does occur with oral sex.

Question 2

how precise is hiv test after 9 weeks ?

Accepted Answer

Hiv: Hiv-elisa test is not useful within 6 months after exposure.   During this time 'hiv-pcr viral load'  will be the right test.  After 6 months, first hiv-elisa, if positive , then followed with 'westen blot' test to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 3

what is the accuracy of of hiv test after 9-10 weeks ?

Accepted Answer

ELISA at 9-10 weeks: 99+% sensitive and specific.  The 3rd generation HIV tests can pick up antibody reliably at approx 15 days.  4th generation antigen/antibody tests even sooner.  This means a certified laboratory doing the testing.  In the us we confirm elisa with western blot testing.

Question 4

how accurate are my negative oraquick rapid oral swab hiv test results at 8 weeks and 9 weeks after exposure?

Accepted Answer

Accurate but: high false negative rates in the first 2-3 months after initial exposure.  I would check HIV screening blood test 3 months after exposure, then if that is negative, another one 6 months after.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

i had a 4th gen hiv test performed 9.7 weeks after possible exposure. dr said no retest necessary . should i take his word or retest at 12 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Keep testing. : We'd generally recommend continued testing - 12 weeks, 6 months and 12 months. And we'd also recommend safe sex practices.

Question 6

is 8 weeks hiv test enough?

Accepted Answer

No: Current recommendations include testing for antibodies at three and six months as well for the rare individual who does not immediately develop measurable antibody titers.  If you wish to pay for it you can be tested negative (or positive) immediately by checking for HIV rna.

Question 7

how accurate 10 weeks hiv test?

Accepted Answer

HIV: The new 4th generation testing for antibodies is incredibly accurate by 10-12 weeks, but there is always that rare individual who has delayed antibody response and may not be positive for up to 6 mos.  If one wishes to be certain they can undergo pcr for hiv-rna ($$$) which is definitive within 2-4 weeks or earlier.

Question 8

is home hiv test accurate at 3 weeks ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Home tests depend on antibody and three weeks after exposure is usually too soon to test as antibodies take longer to develop. No test will exclude HIV infection this soon after exposure. You may discuss getting an HIV nucleic acid test at about 6 weeks after exposure.

Question 9

is combo hiv test conclusive at 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

HIV: Antibody testing should be repeated at 3 mos and many will test again at 6 mos. If you need definitive response before then you can ask for a pcr for viral rna.  If that is negative you are negative. But that is expensive.

Question 10

how accurate is 4 gen hiv test at 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

: A positive result is 100% accurate. A negative about 90%. Six weeks is needed for a conclusive negative result.

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Had protected genital sex, unprotected oral sex. developed uti at 2 weeks. now ok . at 9 weeks did hiv test and -ve, is that enough, is oral risky?

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What is the accuracy of of hiv test after 9-10 weeks ?

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How accurate are my negative oraquick rapid oral swab hiv test results at 8 weeks and 9 weeks after exposure?

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I had a 4th gen hiv test performed 9.7 weeks after possible exposure. dr said no retest necessary . should i take his word or retest at 12 weeks?

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Is 8 weeks hiv test enough?

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How accurate 10 weeks hiv test?

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