Question

Does a non-reactive test after 6 months mean I am HIV negative?

25 March 2008. Related: All topics, HIV transmission.

i had sexual exposure in august 2007. i went for antibody test at the end of three month and the result was non-reactive.

i went for antibody test at the end of six month and the result was non-reactive again.

After the incident in august2007 i have not involved myself in any risky behaviour .
is this result reliable enough to consider myself hiv negative. do i need further testing?

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Non-reactive 6 months after exposure means that you are HIV negative.

You do not need another test.

Ple\se see this link for more info:
https://i-base.info/qa/11844

176 comments

  1. Simon Collins •

    Hi John – thanks – yes – pls see links here for info on testing.
    https://i-base.info/qa/11844

  2. John •

    Hi I have unprotected sex 6 months ago and I only done rapid test using a drop of blood and it’s negative. Is this accurate? Or I need to test again? Thanks

  3. Simon Collins •

    Hi Joseph

    Please see the FAQ link here for more info.
    https://i-base.info/qa/11844

    These results show you are negative.

  4. joseph •

    i had exposure in October then after almost 7 months i test with hiv 1 and 2 antibody test in which are non reactive.! should i now worry or feel free

  5. Simon Collins •

    Hi Charan

    I am sorry but I am not a doctor and this service is not about HIV.

    Please see the FAQ link here:
    https://i-base.info/qa/11844

    You are HIV negative.

  6. Charan •

    Hello,doctor
    I had sex for the first time with the condom I have lot hiv type of symptoms but tested negative after 2 months by HIV tridot method iam worried about hiv I was exposed on 4 June 2024 but today came it as non-reactive present I have neck pain and itching on armpits can you explain this sir please iam fully depressed