3 or 6 months to test?

[hangclean]

I am convinced that three months after exposure is enough time to be 100% sure of an HIV test result. Sime places however still insist on the test being done at 6 months. What is your opinions on this?

 

[babybodybuilder2.5]

I am convinced that three months after exposure is enough time to be 100% sure of an HIV test result. Sime places however still insist on the test being done at 6 months. What is your opinions on this?

I think that if you think 3 months is long enough, then get tested. Then go back in another 3 months and get tested again. Better safe than sorry ...right.!!!

BBB2.5

 

[paridhm]

From what I've heard, HIV can possibly be undetectable for 6 months. That is why that time frame is given. But it can't hurt to get tested now. I would, If you were to be positive, (hopefully not), you would avoid putting someone else at risk.

 

[Dr. JK]

I am convinced that three months after exposure is enough time to be 100% sure of an HIV test result. Sime places however still insist on the test being done at 6 months. What is your opinions on this?

Most people will develop detectable HIV antibodies within 5-8 weeks after infection and up to 12 weeks for some with poor immune system response.

12 weeks is equivalent statistically to 6 months in terms of detection confidence level.

Peace

 

[hangclean]

Most people will develop detectable HIV antibodies within 5-8 weeks after infection and up to 12 weeks for some with poor immune system response.

12 weeks is equivalent statistically to 6 months in terms of detection confidence level.

Peace

What other factors could delay seroconversion? I know if your body is fighting another virus it might not make the antibodies for HIV. I would assume that if this was happening you would be really sick all the time right?

 

[Dr. JK]

What other factors could delay seroconversion? I know if your body is fighting another virus it might not make the antibodies for HIV. I would assume that if this was happening you would be really sick all the time right?

One of the things that can delay the response is a weak immune system due to an illness, primarily cancer, leukemia or just people with naturally weak immune systems.

 

[bake1550]

Yes 3 months is the new recommendation. The cdc and several states also have went with that.
www.medhelp.org the doctor there is one of the leading doctors in hiv/aids and states that the new advances in testing he said results came be confirmed my 8 weeks! check he site out. also aidsmeds.com have a forum that can help.

 

[alanchiras]

Just remember that unless you are getting a particle test ($), HIV tests do NOT look for the virus itself. Thanks! Alan Chiras.