Hiv Test ?

[worriedman763]

A local std clinic does a rapid hiv test that tests for anitbodies & antigen.  I don't know the official name.  Im assuming this is a duo test?  They told me it can pick up infection as early as two weeks, but I would still need to wait three months for a conclusive result.  Seems like everything Ive read on here with a test like this it would be conclusive at 28 days? Any input?

[worriedman763]

Don't really think testing needed except for my anxiety?  I freaked out because this was my first unprotected encounter in years. I always try to be  careful..

[JamesD1991]

You didn't even have a high risk

[worriedman763]

Unprotected vaginal sex 10-15 seconds.  Was not a sex worker..

[JamesD1991]

No. Any negative test is good.

What was your exposure?

[worriedman763]

Would this rapid test be a complete waste of time at 2 weeks?

[scared1724]

Lab test are the best test,u going for rapid tests,they have false,accuracy rates.also they cannot detect recent infections. So always prefer laboratory blood based tests,it wil give u 99.99 percent accuracy.hiv tests have maximum level of accuracy but not rapid tests,but proper lab tests

[JamesD1991]

I would take the test again around 3 months and not expect my result to change.

[worriedman763]

I did I'm sorry, would you recommend another test after 28 days or I should be clear at that point.  I wad just looking for a little clarification.

[worriedman763]

Would 28 days be conclusive?

[JamesD1991]

The rapid test doesn't have quite the same amount of sensitivity as a standard blood draw.  That being said, it'll still be an excellent indicator of your true status.