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I have a question about window period. Where CDC says that 3 months is conclusive? I didn't see that at their official web-site.
How long after a possible exposure should I wait to get tested for HIV?
Most HIV tests are antibody tests that measure the antibodies your body makes against HIV. It can take some time for the immune system to produce enough antibodies for the antibody test to detect, and this time period can vary from person to person. This time period is commonly referred to as the “window period.” Most people will develop detectable antibodies within 2 to 8 weeks (the average is 25 days). Even so, there is a chance that some individuals will take longer to develop detectable antibodies. Therefore, if the initial negative HIV test was conducted within the first 3 months after possible exposure, repeat testing should be considered >3 months after the exposure occurred to account for the possibility of a false-negative result. Ninety-seven percent of persons will develop antibodies in the first 3 months following the time of their infection. In very rare cases, it can take up to 6 months to develop antibodies to HIV.
How long after a possible exposure should I wait to get tested for HIV?
Most HIV tests are antibody tests that measure the antibodies your body makes against HIV. It can take some time for the immune system to produce enough antibodies for the antibody test to detect, and this time period can vary from person to person. This time period is commonly referred to as the “window period.” Most people will develop detectable antibodies within 2 to 8 weeks (the average is 25 days). Even so, there is a chance that some individuals will take longer to develop detectable antibodies. Therefore, if the initial negative HIV test was conducted within the first 3 months after possible exposure, repeat testing should be considered >3 months after the exposure occurred to account for the possibility of a false-negative result. Ninety-seven percent of persons will develop antibodies in the first 3 months following the time of their infection. In very rare cases, it can take up to 6 months to develop antibodies to HIV.
I am NOT here to argue with you. The CDC counselors still use the OLD guideline books.
Unless the person has had known or possible exposure to HIV within the prior 3 months, a negative rapid HIV test is considered conclusive and requires no further confirmatory testing.[5] However, because of the risk of false-positive results with a positive ELISA or rapid antibody test, any reactive result is considered a preliminary positive that requires confirmation by Western blot or immunofluorescent assay (IFA), even if a subsequent EIA is nonreactive.[7] A positive Western blot test or IFA confirms a diagnosis of HIV infection.[5] Results from the confirmatory tests can usually be obtained within 1 to 2 weeks after the test has been administered.
Unless the person has had known or possible exposure to HIV within the prior 3 months, a negative rapid HIV test is considered conclusive and requires no further confirmatory testing.[5] However, because of the risk of false-positive results with a positive ELISA or rapid antibody test, any reactive result is considered a preliminary positive that requires confirmation by Western blot or immunofluorescent assay (IFA), even if a subsequent EIA is nonreactive.[7] A positive Western blot test or IFA confirms a diagnosis of HIV infection.[5] Results from the confirmatory tests can usually be obtained within 1 to 2 weeks after the test has been administered.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/od/gap/pmtct/Trainer%20Manual/Adobe/Module_6TM.pdf
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Now don't ask anymore about testing.
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Now don't ask anymore about testing.
The CDC has failed to update their own guidelines On-line. A CONCLUSIVE result can be obtained via ELISA antibody test after 3 months post -exposure for a person who is NOT on Chemotherapy, is NOT an IV drug user and does NOT have a suppressive Autoimmune disease ( you would know).
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