Is the CMIA test for HIV reliable after 51 days of exposure?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) test after 51 days of exposure, which was non-reactive. In the report, it is written as a CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay) test. So I want to know, is the CMIA HIV test 4th generation or 3rd generation in nature? Does it check for both antigen and antibody or only anti-HIV antibody?

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query. Can you send the report for clarification? It is a method, and it can be either of them.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query. The report does not mention whether it detects HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) antigen and antibodies or only HIV antibodies (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). Anyway, it does not matter for the 51-day test. It is good that the test is negative. The chances of HIV tests coming back positive later are almost nil. But I suggest you go for an HIV antibodies test after three months of exposure to be relieved of anxiety and for conclusive results.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

Answer 3

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Thank you for the query.

It is not mentioned in the report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You need not worry. Get an HIV antibodies test done after three months of exposure.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.