Question
I tested a few days short of 3 months….
21 July 2007. Related: All topics, HIV transmission.
I have been tested by Tri dot test at 12.5 weeks post exposure. Results came negative. I am worried about if 12.5 weeks (87days)is sufficient for the Tri dot test. or do I need to retest as I tested 4 days earlier to 3 month mark.
I got my results within 6 hours. The sample was sent to a lab. so I hope the anitbodies stay alive till my sample was tested.
One more question is does spirit used as disinfectant kill the HIV virus instantly.
Help is highly appreciated.
Answer
The test is still very accurate a few days either side of three months, and this will not make a difference to your results. Most people who have been infected will actually will show an HIV-positive result by 2 months.
Diluted disinfectant on spilled blood will inactivate HIV, but the virus is also inactivated by exposure to air, and is likely to be non-infectious within a few minutes outside the body.
Taking an HIV test can be stressful, this can be a reason why you’re feeling depressed.
The Tri-Dot test is a rapid HIV antibody test that is very accurate and sensitive at detecting HIV infection. Getting a negative result means that you are HIV-negative.
The window period for an antigen/antibody test is four weeks. At this time 95% of infections will be detected.
Then there is a three month window period (90 days) for a confirming test that will detect 99.9% of infections.
I have a tri dot test after 94 days of my exposure and it was non reactive, and I also have a antigen test and it was also non reactive. Is this window period is correct or do I have to retest again. I’m depressed, can’t do anything.
‘m sorry that i-base no longer answer individual questions about the risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing.
This is because information on both these subjects are now online in two resources:
Your questions are already answered on the FAQ page:
http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing
Also this detailed and easy to read guide:
http://i-base.info/guides/testing
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