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Confused by Test Results

I had an exposure on Dec 8 with a csw where my condom broke. Even though it was brief, I still consider it as an low risk exposure, considering she is a csw. I got my blood drawn for all stds and hiv test last Saturday and I got my results today. Here is what the results say

Hep B Antigen and Antibody     non-reactive
Hep A                                         Reactive
HIV AB, HIV 1/2, EIA,
HIV 1/2 EIA AB Screen             non-reactive

The part that confuses me is the following text
" A Non reactive HIV 1/2 antibody result does not exclude HIV infection since the time frame for seroconversion is variable.If acute HIV is suspected, antibody retesting and nucleic acid amplification (HIV DNA/RNA) testing is recommended.

Im confused that whether I'm still at risk of HIV or can I put this behind me? Any help or advice???
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Don't be hijacking other people's threads. Keep all your questions and concerns in ONE thread.
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186166 tn?1385259382
very unlikely to change
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Thanks Lizzie. One last question..what are the chances of me seroconverting in the next 3-4 weeks to test positive?
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186166 tn?1385259382
an antibody test at 3 months is sufficient
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Thanks Lizzie..do i wait for another 4 weeks and retest again or should i do any dna/rna tests this week?
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186166 tn?1385259382
there are no test that are conclusive until 3 months post exposure.

with that being said...your test is a good indication of your status.
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Lizzie or nursegirl? Looking forward to your comments.
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