HIV test anxiety after negative result?
Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at
12:58 am
Hi, I had an oral HIV test at a testing center about 10 months after an involuntary encounter (vaginal sex, anonymous partner). It was negative. I now have to have a blood test for immigration purposes, and for some reason have been anxious that these results will be different. It’s now over two years since the involuntary encounter, and I haven’t had any symptoms or anything. Am I worrying unnecessarily? Anybody have any further information. Thanks!
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More than 98% of people who have HIV would test positive within 3 months. In extremely rare cases, it could take up to 6 months for someone to test positive. You tested negative more than 6 months after your last exposure. You are fine.
HIV test is conclusive after 3 months. You are way after the window period. Why do you think the result will be different. You either have HIV or you do not have HIV. Your test conclusively shows that you do not have HIV. Your test for immigration will be negative and there is no question about it.
Take care…
You’re nervous because it’s a scary test… that’s all.