Everyone will test positive by 3 months. Your test is more than conclusive. You don't have HIV
Is that because of all the advancements with modern HIV tests? I just want to know why there have been previous guidelines of a 6 month window period and even a 12 month window period (as was the case in the 90's with HIV/hep C co-infection).
Yes. HIV tests are improving every 2-4 years
Hi James,
I'm sorry to continue, been trying to calm my anxiety over this, I'll try to make this my last question. I just want to absolutely confirm that we do NOT need to worry about an HIV/Hepatitis C co-infection delaying the window period of a MODERN HIV test beyond 3 months, is that correct?
I've already told you that.
So why would an HIV/Hepatitis C co-infection delaying the HIV test window period to 12 months have ever been a "concern"? Sorry, I'm just trying to get the right info, there's not a lot of clear info about this online that I have found,,
The co-infection does run the possibilty of a lower antibody production/delay but the tests today will pick up antibodies by 3 months basically no matter what.
Thanks Vance. What about antiretroviral therapy taken during the window period delaying antibody production to 12 months? I saw this on wikipedia. Is this also outdated information with today's HIV tests? I didn't even think antiretroviral therapy delayed HIV antibodies, and why would someone even take it during the window period anyway, before they even know they have HIV?
PEP extends the window period to 3 months after your last dose.
Now, all that matters is that you are conclusively negative. It's safe to put this behind you