Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
A public health specialist declined to give me a hiv test at the 90th day and told me hiv "tests done at 12-13 wks were " no good, return at 15."true?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It depends on..: ... which test is being used. Most HIV tests in use today are maximally accurate in the 12 week window you requested. But a few are maximally accurate at the 15-16 week mark (or even longer) and the tester wanted you to get the most accurate answer with only one additional test needing to be performed. Plan to do it at 15 weeks. Or investigate where you can get the "more accurate sooner" test.
Answered 9/9/2015
2.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If a hiv test is conclusive at 12 weeks which is 84 days. Why do some hiv specialist say 84 days and others say 90 days. Is there a difference at all?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Infectious dis specialist pls ..Which hiv test is recommended after 4months of exposure? 4th generation or pcr ? To rule out infection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How to find PrEP specialists in my area? I was told I was not a good candidate, but I'm involved with an HIV + man. I am now seeking a second opinion.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What test will rule out candida esophagitis or laryngeal candidiasis in an otherwise health non HIV positive person? What specialists do these tests?
I see a reply here where one specialist mentioned hiv test at 6 wk,3 mnt,6 mnt,12 mnt & 18 mnt after exposure. Is this true if risky exposure ?
I have read that the HIV 4th generation test is conclusive at 6 weeks to 45 days and anytime after, following a potential exposure. Is this true? Is a repeat test needed at 3 and 6 months like doctors and even HIV specialists have said?
Was told by health nurse i don't need HIV test before i give blood because they test it. Is this true?
What is the window period for Modern day HIV 4th generation tests. Many HIV specialists consider this conclusive at 28 days.? And CDC says 3 months?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
