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Window period
I was dating a man for three months in which we had unprotected sex. He turned out to be a jerk. I was tested 8 weeks after my last exposure, the result was negative. Can I be sure that this result is true or should I get tested again.
Then the results were conclusive at 8 weeks. Re-read my first reply to you about the differences.
Thank you for your help it was an ab/ag screen. So I can be sure in the results? What exactly is the difference?
The window period is the amount of time that has passed since your last possible exposure. If that time period is at or beyond 12 weeks, then your test is considered conclusive.
would I still need a test to confirm since I was having sex with this person for three months prior to the 8 week test? Which would put me well beyond the 12 week period. According to this person he was not with anyone else while with me.
would I still need a test to confirm since I was having sex with this person for three months prior to the 8 week test? Which would put me well beyond the 12 week period. According to this person he was not with anyone else while with me.
It depends on the test. If an antibody only test, then a very good indicator of status which is usually followed up with a confirmatory test at 12 weeks. However if was a DUO or combo test which also tests for the presence of the P24 antigen, then a negative result at 8 weeks would be final. If you see "ab/ag" on your test, then it was this kind of test, and you would NOT need to retest.
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