http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/HIVtestingAlgorithmRecommendation-Final.pdf
Fourth Generation Duo test detects the infection much earlier, even before seroconversion.
Is there any official website (govermental or smigovernental) that gives an official window period?
You dont have hiv.
And for your kind info , with a duo test antigens will be detected anytime after 14 days itself and not after 28 days. That is why experts take 28 days test as 100% conclusive, and it will never change.
He is a real expert. Just google his name and his achievements will be on display. I mean just take a look at what you see online. There are a lot of inconsistencies but if you stick with specific websites run by experts like medhepl or thebody. You will get consistent answers. Best of luck to you. Your test are conclusive.
What made me confused and scared and can't live my life is getting the 6 month test from consultation from ID and IM Drs
In either healthtap.com or justanswer.com or other ask Dr online thing.
I read Dr HHH posts and argument in 28 days thing.
But who supports him agree with him in the Internet are few. The vast majority still say more than 99% at 12 weeks.
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The problem also is that not every website is run by STD specialist or Infectious doctor specialist but just back thread the replies of dr handsfield in the expert forum. His comments 4th gen 28 days is conclusive and with new standard antibody test 6 weeks is enough. His words not mine.
I have to agree that tests have improved however, I have read that the P24 is didctable in only 60% of the people and after the 28 days the combo test is an antibody test.
The issue is there is a lot of outdated info and few updated info.
Legal issues and ignorance.
A DUO test will detect antigens at the peak (28 days) and antibodies ...i.e after 28 days and forever!
HIV detection is no-longer rocket science. It is easily detected.
In the U.S you can buy a a test kit for less than 50 dollars at the Walmart (of all places) and get an accurate result of your status.
The so-called window period is the period of time when sufficient antibodies to the virus are detectable. With the advances in detection technology, six months is archaic!
Then why there is health professionals who recommend 6 months
A DUO test at 4 weeks will give conclusive results