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Worried Guy
01-15-2003, 09:57 AM
Hello, I donated blood exactly 35 days after my last possible exposure. I informed the red cross and they said it was a low risk exposure and it was OK to donate. Anyway, I called them back to confirm and the NAT, P24 Antigen and the standard antibody tests were all negative. They said that I was fine because the NAT test has reduced the HIV window period to approximately 2 weeks after a possible exposure.

I guess I just want some reassurance that the NAT test at 35 days could be considered conclusive just like the standard antibody test is after 90 days per the CDC. I thank you in advance for your assistance.

babyshan4699
01-16-2003, 12:20 AM
yep, there right dont worry about it your negative!They are the last possible ppl on earth that would tell you otherwise, they do not even want ppl in high risk groups to donate PERIOD!! so if they said your alright thrn you are alright

 
 
 




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