Is rapid HIV test accurate after 5 months?
Your negative HIV rapid test at five months is extremely encouraging. Because you had a significant exposure to a person confirmed to be HIV positive, the CDC recommends one additional follow-up HIV antibody test at the 6 month mark for a conclusive result.
Is HIV antibody test at 5 months conclusive?
HST devices work by detecting HIV antibodies, which the immune system produces anywhere between two weeks to three months after exposure to the virus. Because of this window period, HST devices may not provide a conclusive result until up to three months after a risk of exposure.
How long should you wait to test for HIV again?
Now comes the confusing part. If a person was significantly exposed to a known HIV-infected person, the estimated statistical risks change and a second repeat test “might” be considered at six months or more from the exposure depending on the circumstances. And yes, there are very rare reports of seroconversion 6-12 months after a known exposure.
Are My HIV tests conclusive?
You are HIV negative. Your repeatedly negative HIV-antibody tests out to six months are definitive and conclusive. No additional testing is warranted. The comment about HIV EIA is absurd.
How long does it take for antibodies to detect HIV?
HIV antibody tests look for these antibodies to HIV in your blood or oral fluid. It takes time for the body to produce enough antibodies for an HIV test to show that a person has HIV. The soonest an antibody test will detect infection is 3 weeks.
What is the window period for HIV test results?
The window period varies from person to person and also depends upon the type of HIV test. Most HIV tests, including most rapid tests and home tests, are antibody tests. The soonest an antibody test will detect infection is 3 weeks. A combination, or fourth-generation, test looks for both HIV antibodies and antigens.