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 K.k, you are HIV negative. Any results, regardless of the test you use will be conclusive after 3 months from exposure. You do not need any further testing.

  2. K.k •

    Hey I had sex with a woman without any safety I the after 5 months and I got tested for hiv the results are negative/non reactive. Does this mean I’m safe?

  3. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Sbu, what type of test are you using? HIV symptoms are very non-specific. These symptoms are more commonly associated with common viral illness e.g., cold, flu and COIVD. As they are persisting have you spoken to a doctor?

  4. Sbu •

    Hi I get tested for 60 days my results say non reactive but symptoms still continue

  5. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Paul, antibody tests are accurate from 3 months and after. All your tests are conclusive. You do not have HIV.

    Symptoms of HIV are very non-specific and are more commonly the result of the cold or flu. Have you contacted your doctors about your symptoms?

  6. Paul •

    Hii i had protected sex about 7 months ago with sex worker then i have tested three times antibody test after 5, 6,7months all are negative but i have symptoms. Can sure me

  7. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Aditya, your test results are conclusive. As you had protected sex there was no risk of HIV transmission. Please follow this link for more information: https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/hiv-transmission-and-testing

  8. Aditya •

    I had only protected sex with sex worker.. i started face symptoms after 3 days only.. that appears last for 1 months but i test three time 50, 90, 130 days respectively test antibody test. But all came non reactive.. but no one is clear.. please tell me.. there is need further test.. for confirmation or last test is conclusive.

  9. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi John, weakly reactive means reactive. The test you used would have been positive. Sometimes when a test is weakly reactive, a second test will be used to confirm the result. What type of test was used?

  10. John •

    I had unprotected last year in July and September 2021 then after some time I went for a HIV test.The doctor told me after the test that I was hiv positive.. Although it was weakly reactive I could not loose hope.In 2022 I had unprotected sex with 3 guys now in the month of October 2022, I went again for HIV test and the results were weakly reactive meaning it did not react.I
    am I Negative or positive