hiv testing window

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Here goes. I have seen it posted here that the CDC says 3 months for an hiv antibody test conclusiveness. The manufacturers of the tests also make this claim according to posts here. I cannot corroborate these claims anywhere. Very frustrated and trying to get answers or links to source materials for these claims. Thanks.

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Btw, my 10.5 week rapid antibody bloodtest was negative. So far so good.

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See where a person could get frustrated trying to sort all of this out? 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months. No risk, slight risk, higher risk than vaginal. Never happened that we know of to a doctor treating hiv at a busy clinic saying he has probably seen it. All of it seems speculation. Just trying to make the most informed decisions.

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My exposure was semen directly into my eye. A risk with a possible chance of exposure of anywhere from .09% to, according to EWH of not as high as unprotected anal but probably higher than unprotected vaginal if the partner is known positive. I have seen it stated as merely a theoretical risk, with no known transmissions via this route to Dr Sean Cummings from Freedomhealth saying he has had a few patients suspected to have contracted HIV via this route.

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I have to ask again.  What was your exposure you are worried about?  You never have told anyone.

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That link is to an updated testing algorithm for use by lab personnel and medical folks when using and interpreting the newer tests. There is nothing there that indicates a reduced testing window recommendation. The negative result indicated would mean that the tests did not detect antibodies, not that no further testing is necessary to rule out an individual within the dreaded window period. This does not indicate a change in the CDC's stance on when hiv testing can be considered definitive.

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I apologize if it seemed as if I was saying anyone here is being irresponsible in the advice that they give. Was not what I intended to imply. The statement I was making, which I think may have been misinterpreted, was that I need to be 100% sure. The 1% mess up would be mine, not any of the folks kind enough to take their time to answer questions. I know nothing is 100% in medical testing. Just trying to wrap my head around all of this.