Is 10 weeks HIV test conclusive?

It depends which test you use. A fourth generation test will detect 95\% of infections 28 days after a possible exposure. This needs to be confirmed by a second test 90 days after the exposure. A third generation test (antibody only) test is accurate 6-12 weeks after a possible exposure.

Can I trust a HIV negative at 9 weeks?

It is possible for a test to detect HIV before the 12 week window period passes. However, it is recommended that you test at no less than 12 weeks for a 100\% accurate negative result. How accurate is a test at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 11 weeks 2 days etc?

How accurate is a negative HIV test?

Accuracy of a negative test result depends on a person’s body and the type of test that was used. There are a number of HIV tests that have been developed since the virus was first detected in the 1980s. Each test has what’s called a “window period,” or the time between contact with the virus and when the virus can be detected in the body.

What happens if you test positive for HIV after 3 months?

Some people take longer to develop antibodies against HIV. Early testing could result in a false-negative result. It’s also a good idea to consider a repeat test 3 months after an initial exposure, or the end of the window period, and another 3 months after that to be sure the results are negative.

How can I Be Sure I’m Still negative for HIV?

If you learned you were HIV-negative the last time you were tested, you can only be sure you’re still negative if you haven’t had a potential HIV exposure since your last test.

How long does p24 appear before antibodies to HIV?

Because p24 can appear before antibodies to HIV, antigen/antibody tests have a tighter window period than older tests for antibodies alone. In fact, the newest types of antigen/antibody tests are 99 percent conclusive within 44 days of exposure.