Qualified Medical Doctor's Answer To Common Questions

Question: I did a sin and committed a risky act which could have lead to HIV transmission 20 years back. I have since repented and been faithful to my wife. I tested recently with a 4th generation test. It was negative. Can I move on with my life? Answer: Yes, you should. A 4th generation test after 3 months is considered to be accurate. After 20 years you can safely depend on the result. No more testing is required. You are not infected with HIV. Be aware!

Question: I am on PEP after a possible exposure. I did a PCR test after 28 days. It was negative. Is there a need for any further tests? Answer: You must do a 4th generation test after 3 months. There is no other option. Though the PCR test result strongly indicates that you are negative, still this result cannot be taken to be confirmatory.  Your health matters!

Question: Had an exposure 14 days back. Did a PCR on day 10. Should I do any further tests?  Answer: A PCR test done on day 10 is very accurate. However, this test is not confirmatory. You should do a 4th generation test after 6 weeks of exposure to get a confirmatory and conclusive result.  Stay healthy!