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Is my RNA HIV early detection test conclusive?

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Published At May 11, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a question about RNA (Ribonucleic acid) HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)early detection test. I took this test 16 days after exposure, my results were negative. Is that conclusive?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

No, it is not conclusive. Go for fourth generation testing at four weeks interval. Nevertheless, what was the exposure?

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your answer.

I had contact with pre-seminal fluids. A guy touched my anus with his penis. I did not have penetration but I feel that the fluid is there in my anus. I do not know if that fluid can infect me with HIV.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

How long was fluid in contact with your anus? How deep was it touched? That is by opening your buttocks or just casually? Do you know the HIV status of the guy? Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I think it was in contact for like two or three minutes. It was not deep. He just put his penis in my anus for a little moment but I felt a little bit of his fluid in my anus. He told me that he is HIV negative. Before that he took an OraQuick test and the result was negative. But I have a doubt about that.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

With this exposure, you are not at risk. There is nothing to worry and no need of testing too.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Atishay Bukharia
Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Dermatology

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