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AIDS blood test help
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University of Washington
Seattle - WA
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Some of the most common types of questions concern the risk of HIV or STD after a particular sexual exposure, and about symptoms that might or might not be due to HIV. If your question is along these lines, please visit the HIV Prevention and Safe Sex Forum.
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AIDS blood test help
by robertin75, Oct 08, 2004 12:00AM
Hi Dr.
I had a sexual relationship about 4 and a half months ago with a friend that I never saw again. Since then, I haven't had any sexual relationship.
I just got the AIDS test (with ELISA method) and it came back negative.
My question is if I can be 100% that I'm AIDS free or do I need to get the Western Blot method. As I told you above, I haven't had any sexual relationship in 4 and a half months.
Thanks.
I had a sexual relationship about 4 and a half months ago with a friend that I never saw again. Since then, I haven't had any sexual relationship.
I just got the AIDS test (with ELISA method) and it came back negative.
My question is if I can be 100% that I'm AIDS free or do I need to get the Western Blot method. As I told you above, I haven't had any sexual relationship in 4 and a half months.
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Oct 08, 2004 12:00AM
, Oct 08, 2004 12:00AM
The western blot is used only to confirm a positive ELISA. A negative ELISA is definitive proof against HIV infection, as long as enough time has gone by since exposure. 4 months is more than enough time. You can be 100% certain you are not infected with HIV. Congratulations--rest easy! And think about condoms next time.... ;-)
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Good luck-- HHH, MD
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