i waited for close to 3 months

[shades]

I waited for close to 3 months before going to AFA for a checkup.

Tested negative.

Am i safe or do I need to wait for another 6 months to confirm again?

[Sorin^^]

Now the window period has been reduced from 6 mths to 3 mths. If u r tested at 3 mths to be negative, then u r safe.

[shades]

Thanks for replying,

I couldn't wait till 3 months exactly. about 2 months 2 weeks tops...

Do you think i should check again in 6 months? and abstain from sex during this period?

[jason19870313]

Dear brother

It is true that 95% of those tested after their first exposure will show on the first month. On the third month, it will be almost 100% that if one is positive, the test will show up.

[shades]

Originally Posted by jason19870313

Dear brother

It is true that 95% of those tested after their first exposure will show on the first month. On the third month, it will be almost 100% that if one is positive, the test will show up.

Thank you sir!!!!

It was really a relief when the test strip come back with only one line.

That was one of the longest 15minutes wait of my entire life.

No more commercial sex for me.

retire for good.

[daneman]

At 10 weeks (2 mths and 2 weeks), i would estimate the result of the accuracy to be about 98 - 99% correct. Depending on the risk you were exposed to, if you had a high risk activity, ie unprotected sex, it would be advisable to go for a 12 week test to be 99.99% sure.

[shades]

Originally Posted by daneman

At 10 weeks (2 mths and 2 weeks), i would estimate the result of the accuracy to be about 98 - 99% correct. Depending on the risk you were exposed to, if you had a high risk activity, ie unprotected sex, it would be advisable to go for a 12 week test to be 99.99% sure.

In that case, wouldn't it be better if I wait for another 3 months and take the test again? since it;s better to check again at 6 month right?

[thaivisitor]

Originally Posted by shades

In that case, wouldn't it be better if I wait for another 3 months and take the test again? since it;s better to check again at 6 month right?

Generally, you are "cleared" but if it makes you feel better to go for another test later, why not?

And congrats if you are able to abstain from commercial sex. Hopefully it last.

Cheers
Tee Vee

[shades]

Originally Posted by thaivisitor

Generally, you are "cleared" but if it makes you feel better to go for another test later, why not?

And congrats if you are able to abstain from commercial sex. Hopefully it last.

Cheers
Tee Vee

Thanks...

So far tried almost everything liao, so nothing new la. wun really miss the scene..

stay healthy(priceless) more important now.

Too easy to get Aids nowadays.

cheers!

[blondes]

good,,, for u to quit.. i am going to quit too!!! for the sake of my wife.

[forumer]

i went for a test also recently, cos i fingered a WL only to realised later that there was a papercut on my finger. The guy at DSC also told me 3 months window period with newer technology test

Even when u practise safe sex, u never know when accidents will happen.

[FL_Noob]

I am praying hard for my results which will be tml, cfm is 3 months hor?

[samfan]

Originally Posted by FL_Noob

I am praying hard for my results which will be tml, cfm is 3 months hor?

Relax Bro! 3 months is the maximum waiting period (with 3rd and 4th generation ELISA tests) for HIV Antibodies to reach detectable levels.

All the best!

[forumer]

Originally Posted by FL_Noob

I am praying hard for my results which will be tml, cfm is 3 months hor?

if u are not assured, why not go for a repeat test another 6 months down the road? Provided you don't expose yourself to other risks for that period...