Are CMIA/CLIA tests reliable after unprotected sex?

Hi doctor,

I want to inquire about the HIV test and window period. My last exposure was six months back with CSW. It was protected, but I did an HIV test on the 45th day, 75th day, 96th day, 120th day, and 168th day after the last exposure due to fear. They did an HIV Tri-Dot test, and all were negative. Also, to cross-check, I did an HIV test from a different laboratory on the 90th day, 120th day, 150th day, 177th day, and 184th day, which also came back negative. They did the CMIA combo test, though the last one on the 184th day was the CLIA combo test. Do I need more testing? All tests came back negative, and there was no exposure after that. The laboratory people also did the CMIA combo test, though the last test was the CLIA combo test. Are CMIA and CLIA the same test, and is the CLIA combo an excellent and reliable test? I checked with the laboratory, they told me not to worry. Both are equivalent and the same. I have attached the last two reports. Please check.

Thanks.

Thank you, doctor, for your reply.

My tests are well past 90 days. The latest test done was on the 184th day, which was in the sixth month; I was just confused about CLIA. In all earlier tests with the laboratory, they mentioned the CMIA combo. And on the last test, they said the CLIA combo. All are negative for me. Since several tests are available in the laboratory, I wanted to ask you whether these CMIA and CLIA are good, reliable methods.

Thanks.