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  • October 30, 2011 at 3:22 am #3867
    nap
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    Hi all,
    Does anyone know “the official” answer to this question?

    After being exposed to HIV, how long does it take to show up that one may be HIV positive. How often should one get tested and for how long to know you are in the clear

    Need accurate info please standard protocol if there is one.

    Thanks!

    October 30, 2011 at 3:37 am #21216
    lexie
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    Hi Honey,

    I looked it up on several reports and most people, if they have the infection will test pos. within the first three months, but occasionally it can take UP to six months. So, if you haven’t had sex in 6 months and you test neg., you don’t have to worry any longer.

    October 30, 2011 at 3:54 am #21217
    zumbagirl
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    Hi NAP,
    I have the same info as Lexie. When my Dr. tested me, he told me it can take up to 6 months to show up. So I will be retested 6 months from my test date this past spring.

    October 30, 2011 at 3:57 am #21218
    nap
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    Thanks Lexie and ZG. Is it possible it would take longer than 6 months to show up?

    October 30, 2011 at 4:19 am #21219
    lexie
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    The only possibility would be a false negative, which is very, very rare… and at 3 months. the results are 99% accurate, and at 6 months… higher than that.

    normally, there would be some symptoms too.

    October 30, 2011 at 8:12 am #21220
    kmf
    Member

    Dear Nap,

    It can take 3 months after exposure for HIV to present at all on a blood test. It usually is present by 6 months as far as I know.

    October 30, 2011 at 10:14 am #21221
    joann
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    The Centers For Disease Control is the final authority on disease information. Here is their link.

    http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/default.htm

    http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/transmission.htm

    When I got a needle stick while working our policy was to be tested immediately, then at 3, 6, and 12 months.

    Are you having any symptoms that have you worried? I’ll put on my nurse’s cap if you need any more info.

    Love and hugs, JoAnn

    October 30, 2011 at 1:40 pm #21222
    nap
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    Hi JoAnn,
    thank you for the info. I just need to know the longest length of time before the HIV shows up positive for legal reasons. JoAnn do you know how long that is?

    Thanks! Love Nap

    October 30, 2011 at 6:51 pm #21223
    ksondy
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    Just as JoAn. Said, I think it is the standard in the medical industry to test you for up to a year if there is a risk you were exposed.

    October 30, 2011 at 7:25 pm #21224
    joann
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    You would be safe to say a year based on the policies and procedures of healthcare facilities. These set the professional standard.

    October 31, 2011 at 2:20 am #21225
    nap
    Participant

    Thanks so much !!!

    October 31, 2011 at 3:36 pm #21226
    nap
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    Hi all just to add some FYI. It depends too on the test they use. A PCR is super accurate can find out the earliest the ELISA up to 6 mo but a year is good just to make sure.

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