Q. Are immunochromatography test results after 28 days of exposure conclusive?
Hello doctor,
I have had HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) 1 and 2 antibody test to detect antigens p24, Glycoprotein (Gp41, and Gp120) of HIV immunochromatography after 28 days of unprotected vaginal sex, and the results are nonreactive. Does it mean I am safe from the virus? I am now two months past, and I have no symptoms.
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This HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) screening test involves antibodies and antigens accurately. It detects the majority of those infected at four weeks, whereas its sensitivity increases between 99 and 99.9 % at six weeks. So most HIV specialists consider the results of this test conclusive at six weeks.
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
So, the test I have is accurate or not?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
It is accurate, but at four weeks, it would accurately detect 95 out of 100 HIV patients blood tested (95 % sensitivity) and miss out 5 HIV patients (false negative result ). However, at six weeks, it would accurately detect almost all HIV patients tested (99.9 % sensitivity). So I suggest you repeat this test for a conclusive result. Since it has been two months, you have had a risk exposure.
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