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. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Bebe, there is no risk of transmission. This exposure is not considered a risk for HIV.

    For information about transmission please see here: https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/hiv-transmission-and-testing

  2. Bebe •

    I been have sex with a guy 3months positive of hiv but he is taking ARV then we had fun and I didn’t know he is positive or his status because he said he is negative. So we had fun and we use condom and he didn’t cum like we just do quick fun and then we finish then i check his mouth there’s no any wounds and his dick is no wounds too. But im asking is we had sex then we use condom then he didn’t cum and he take ART in on going 4months now, the problem is i suck his cock but there’s no any wounds on it then i test a 2nd day and it’s negative. Am i get hiv? Im so scared and depressed pls answer my question thank you.

  3. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Dylan, after 350 days you can use any test. Any test will be conclusive.

    See here for more information: https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/hiv-transmission-and-testing

  4. Dylan •

    Hi,after 350 days, any test, regardless of generation or type, will be a conclusive result?

  5. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Bob, your tests are conclusive. You are HIV negative. You do not require any more testing.

    Please see here for more information: https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/hiv-transmission-and-testing

  6. Bob •

    Doctor, in 450 days I took 13 HIV tests, 3 laboratory tests with non-reactive results, 1 p24 antigen test with a negative result (less than 3.00 pg/ml) and 10 rapid tests that were also non-reactive. Today marks 19 months since the act, do I need a more specific exam?

  7. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Antonio, the result of the test you have taken will be conclusive. After 14 months an HIV test will give an accurate result.

  8. Antônio •

    Hello doctor, I took a laboratory test 14 months after the relationship, is there a possibility of a positive result?

  9. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Ramesh, please see here for more information: https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/hiv-transmission-and-testing

  10. Ramesh •

    Hello doctor …i want know that ….small cut as like needle hole …in situation can HIV transmitted ….. in my case I have to go medical ..in blood stopping area wrongly used cotton ball ….so can I do any test required so plz update …..I am very worried about this matter …