INSTI HIV 1/2 Rapid finger prick test

[Nervous111]

Hello I know based on Dr Hunter Handsfield and Dr Edward Hook they say a rapid HIV Antibody test that is Negative when taken at 6-8 weeks is a good sign.
But
I want to know how good percentage wise the INSTI HIV 1/2 Rapid Finger Prick, Negative result is 5 weeks Past exposure? I’m scheduled for a HIV Antigen/Antibody test at 40 days but I suffer from anxiety and want some honesty.

I can’t find much info about it at 5 weeks. Please help.

[Sara_MHModerator]

We are sorry you are anxious but our members have answered your question that this was a non risk event and therefore HIV testing is unnecessary.  We wish you the best.

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[Nervous111]

Yes I am anxious which is why I posted. I have never had a condom fail on me so I have nothing to base knowledge of a failed or ripped condom. I know it’s easy to say that condoms fail but my main question was how good was the negative rapid hiv test at 5 weeks ?

[AnxiousNoMore]

You must be very anxious because you haven't understood any of the advice or you wouldn't have made your last 2 posts. Reread it all and if still nervous consider a therapist or see your doctor for a 1 on 1 discussion of this straightforward situation.

[Nervous111]

I took off the condos and didn’t check it, couldn’t it have a hole and not notice? I know there’s post that say you would notice but I took it off so fast and don’t think about holes or condom failure until after, I’ve never had ejaculate fall on the ground after removing the condom which is why I think this time the condom had a hole and I failed to notice. Is the rapid test I had at 5 weeks a good sign?

[Nervous111]

Hi GuitarROX I’m not saying tiny holes happen in condoms but I’m saying it might have had a hole be produced and I didn’t notice. The condom when I moved away from the man looked like and oversized sock on me because when I ejaculate I turn flaccid and I get small. From the time i removed the condom from the man to the time I took it off it was about 10 sec. the sperm spilling were two glops and it happened while it was in my hand, I did not notice any drips or drops of sperm just 2 big glops that happened. And I did not check the condom after that. So that’s why I’m anxious.

[AnxiousNoMore]

"I’m saying it might have had a hole be produced " Reread the advice about "don't" and "split" and you will notice that you are claiming that something might happen that GR told you can't happen.
The rest of your last post is irrelevant if you reread what GR said.

[Nervous111]

Sex with man
Unprotected oral (received)
Licked his anus, rubbed my penis on his anus no insertion, I’m not circumcised
Then insertive anal (me top) with condom. Did not use added lube,  just lube The condom had and added my spit. Ejaculated while inside him in the condom once I ejaculated I turned flaccid and the top of condom was stuck in his anus I pulled out while holding the base and when I removed it with toilet paper I remember holding it in my hand and some cum spilled out after I removed it, but I don’t know if it was the condom that had a hole in it or it spilled out the back where the condom ring is. Which is why I’m anxious. I then tested at 5 weeks with the INSTI HIV 1/2 rapid test it was negative and want to know how confident I can be with that result.

[GuitarRox]

Oh boy, all this and you had ZERO risk.  The only risks for HIV include unprotected vaginal or anal sex or sharing IV drugs.  Nothing you mention is a risk and it is time to let it go.  Air and saliva inactivate the virus.  Again, ZERO risk, no need to test.

[GuitarRox]

Oh, and you DO know the condom wasn't broken. Because tiny holes don't happen in real life.  Condoms split wide open and are a mess and you'd fully notice.

[AnxiousNoMore]

What was your risk? anal, oral or vaginal and did you use a condom? All of these things matter.

[AnxiousNoMore]

The duo is scheduled in a day or so?

[Nervous111]

Sorry let me clarify. I tested at 5 weeks with the INSTI Rapid HIV1/2 it was Negative and I wanted to know if that was a good sign ?
The HIV Antibody Antigen test is scheduled at 40 days which is 5 day’s after the INST Rapid Test but I’m nervous for it and want to know the chances of it being negative or positive.

[AnxiousNoMore]

Why don't you solve the problem instantly by testing with the duo now?

[Nervous111]

Hi, I have not posted before, I have been searching the web for some information that might fit my event but have not found anything, I know this community is vast so I am sure someone can have some reassuring info. That is why I posted.  I suffer from anxiety and that is why I decided to post. Possibly someone has had a similar experience? I have seen information on 4 weeks and 6 weeks. And have tested with a 3rd generation rapid hiv test at 5 weeks?

[AnxiousNoMore]

If you already tested at 6- 8 weeks why are you saying the duo is scheduled at 40? Or do you mean in another 40 days you will have the duo? - if so you are using an outdated testing protocol.

[AnxiousNoMore]

Everyone's body is different so what might be a 25% indicator for one person who tests early might be 70 for another. You only have to wait 4 weeks for the duo so rescheduling for now is your best option. Did you post about this before?