Negative rapid test

[jackyjoe]

Hello all,

I have been told that with my exposure mentioned earlier I have been at no risk. But finding 2 swollen lymph nodes made me panic and anxiety has been killing me. So I got a rapid finger prick test done and the non-reactive/negative results were out in less than 2 minutes. I got this test done at around 90 days from the day I last deep kissed the girl. My lymph nodes have been persistent since 4 months they cannot be seen but confirmed by my gp and they are palpable.

1)I just was to know is the finger prick test as reliable as all other tests?

2)Are there chances of a false negative result?

3) Do lymph nodes remain swollen for over 3 months?

4) And at majority of the websites I read that the results at the 3 month period is conclusive but some places also mentioned testing at 6 months is conclusive

Even after 1 month of the test the lymph nodes remain swollen

[jackyjoe]

Last question Vance. Are there any chances of false negatives?

Thank you and really appreciate all your responses.

[jackyjoe]

handyman what is garden variety?

[jackyjoe]

handyman what is garden variety?

I really have no idea what that means

[handyman705]

Any garden variety antibody test is fine if taken post 12 weeks exposure risk.
12 X7  is 84....
But you had no risk to begin with....

[jackyjoe]

The test was the rapid finger prick teste

[jackyjoe]

Handyman I tested at around the 90th day. Is that too early?

[handyman705]

Yes. Testing too early.  But you had no risk to begin with.

[Vance2335]

3 months is conclusive

[jackyjoe]

Thank you once again, Vance. You told me even earlier that I Had no risk and I appreciate and understand that. I'm sure you you understand the thought of this whole thing is killing.

I have understood through this forum that symptoms mean nothing that is why I got a test done. And the test was negative. So just wasn't to know about the accuracy of the finger prick test. I have read this test is not an antigen test but only an antibody test. Is an antibody test enough at the 90 day mark or is there a test needed at 6 months or any other kind of testing needed?

[Vance2335]

Nodes swell for many many reasons. You had no risk.

[jackyjoe]

Yes the doctor and the radiologist confirmed there are swollen lymph nodes. That is the main reason I am so worried. Chipdawg how long do lymph nodes remain swollen?

[chipdawg]

tests are conclusive.
who says your lymph nodes are swollen? the doctor? they may just be tender a a result of you continuously poking and prodding in an anxious state.
forget about hiv...just stick to wearing condoms for vaginal and anal sex and you'll avoid hiv.