Am I at risk of HIV from a reused syringe at 29?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 29-year-old male. A few weeks back, I went to one of the labs for a blood test. I gave my blood sample for a test, and was monitoring closely, but I lost my attention due to unforeseen reasons. But after a few days, I am anxious about the possibility of using the same syringe.

I am so disturbed and stressed thinking about contracting HIV this way. Please help me or suggest to me as I am panicked and unable to focus on my daily routines. Should I need to undergo any testing, as this happened a few days?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Usually, all the laboratories have standard precautions and guidelines to follow. They will follow all precautions and use all sterile needles. So the chances of transmission of HIV by these modes are almost nil now. Do not worry. Just go ahead with your normal routine. Forget the episode.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

These incidents used to happen in the olden days. Now everyone takes extra precautions. So the chances are very less or almost nil.

You can go for HIV 1 and 2 RNA, PCR if you are still anxious. It will be more than 95 percent sensitive at this stage. Later, you can go for an HIV antibody test after three months of exposure for final conclusive results.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.