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HIV Test Result Question - 0.14
Hey everyone,
Pretty routinely I get tests done, usually about once a month, and the result I always get is <0.05, which of course is negative. This time the results was 0.14, still negative but it has never been that number before. I'm not sure exactly what the numbers means. The online community seems to suggest its nothing to worry about, but this test occurred literally one day after a risky exposure (very brief unprotected intercourse).
I know that I cannot get conclusive results for up to 3 months, but I'd like to know what/why this number was not <0.05 this time and was instead 0.14.
Lastly, I have been dealing with a severe cold for the past week (prior to the exposure and test).
Thanks for the responses!
Pretty routinely I get tests done, usually about once a month, and the result I always get is <0.05, which of course is negative. This time the results was 0.14, still negative but it has never been that number before. I'm not sure exactly what the numbers means. The online community seems to suggest its nothing to worry about, but this test occurred literally one day after a risky exposure (very brief unprotected intercourse).
I know that I cannot get conclusive results for up to 3 months, but I'd like to know what/why this number was not <0.05 this time and was instead 0.14.
Lastly, I have been dealing with a severe cold for the past week (prior to the exposure and test).
Thanks for the responses!
Ok, thanks for the good info and I'm super relieved it doesn't mean I'm turning positive.
I appreciate your help very much!
I appreciate your help very much!
The numbers change from time to time and on different tests. An increase does not mean you are turning positive. All you need to look for on the test result is the word NON-REACTIVE/negative.
Getting tested a day after a potential risk is meaningless. Take a DUO at 4 weeks post exposure as an indication and follow up at 12 weeks post exposure for a conclusive result ((with an antibody test)).
It's OK to get tested, perhaps once a year, if you are sexually active, but getting tested every month is too much. There is also a possibility of having a false positive which causes unnecessary stress.
Getting tested for a possible risk is required, but as I said, once a month is too much. Take care.
Getting tested a day after a potential risk is meaningless. Take a DUO at 4 weeks post exposure as an indication and follow up at 12 weeks post exposure for a conclusive result ((with an antibody test)).
It's OK to get tested, perhaps once a year, if you are sexually active, but getting tested every month is too much. There is also a possibility of having a false positive which causes unnecessary stress.
Getting tested for a possible risk is required, but as I said, once a month is too much. Take care.
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