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[allenjim80]

I had a possible exposure about 2 months ago. I am a healthy male age 28 and I had a HIV 1/2 4th generation antibody/antigen with reflex at 7 weeks post exposure which came back negative.

Is this test conclusive? Or should I have a follow up at 3 months? I know the body can take some time to form antibodies

Thanks for the help

[AnxiousNoMore]

Oral is not a risk for HIV, so the test was a waste of your time. HIV is inactivated instantly in air or in saliva, so it is effectively dead.
No reason to test again either.

[allenjim80]

Thank you for the response. Sorry to be comment again but the CDC website has a low risk and just for anxiety sake haha would this test be conclusive?

I understand it might be waste of time but just for my own sanity

Thanks again

[CurfewX]

The CDC is very conservative when it comes to listing risks, and they list risks that are only theoretical.  NO ONE has ever contracted HIV from receiving oral sex, and you won't be the first.

Don't waste another test. You didn't have a risk, and in any event, that test is conclusive at 28 days (and beyond) any event.

[allenjim80]

Thank you for the response very helpful!