Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can a combo hiv test done at 5 months miss an infection?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A blood test can detect HIV 18- 45 days after exposure. Further testing can be done up to 3- 5 months ,but rarely after 6 months. Test immediately if believe you were exposed.
Answered 11/28/2022
0 views
A negative result from a 4th gen combo test at 5 months rules out HIV. However, HIV is only one of the STDs. A condom may not protect against HPV, Herpes, LGV, syphilis, pubic lice etc. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation. Visit this site for information: https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm Wish you good health!
Answered 11/28/2022
0 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why do some doctors say rapid hiv test are 100% conclusive after 6 months and others say it can miss infections? Ive had 8 rapid test between 12 weeks and 2 years after exposure?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the chances of a missed HIV infection after an elisa?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the tests done to detect infection with hiv type N, O and P?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Dear Sir, which test would you recommend for early detection of HIV infection and how long after risky intercourse should it be done?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can a hiv combo test miss a late infection? Tested negative 5months after sex with ex girlfriend had all symptoms and now new gf had symptoms and keeps getting sick easier but all my test are negative had full std panel as well negative still worried?
Can a 4th gen combo hiv test miss an infection if the test was taken 24 weeks after sexual exposure? I had a negative std panel at 3 months and a combo hiv test again at 24 weeks all negative. Is it possible that the test missed infections?
To your knowledge has a combo 4 gen hiv test ever miss an infection if tested after the window period for the test? I find all kinds of articles of delayed antibody but the combo always detected it are there any that was missed?
Hi all thanks in advance! Do antibody and antigen hiv tests detect all strains? Including type O and the new VB? Tested negaafter window period can the combo miss an infection? So many different answers to this on academic sites?
Could a combination of a 4th generarion test and a hiv rna test taken at 3 months after possible expousure miss possible hiv infection??
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
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
