CDC - HIV Prevention Message Board

05-12-2003, 12:14 PM

Thank you for the replies. The spot in question is gone. I guess stress for nothing. What I don't understand is why when I called the hotline the operator told me that I would need to test again in about a month to be sure that I was HIV free. Why did she say that? Do you think that they know that I am HIV positive and just want me to go back and test again? I know this sounds stupid that is how my mind is working now. Do they tell everyone else that 3 months is ok?

Jakesc · 05-12-2003, 02:57 PM

If your testing negative after 90 days, it is highly unlikely that you have HIV. All of the data that I've seen says that antibodies normaly start appearing between 30-60 days but I understand what you are going through. When it comes to testing, do whatever you need to do to put your mind at ease. I tested "indeterminant", which meant that they didn't know whether I was HIV +/- and went on to test negative 3 times still inside of 90 days. I still have 2 weeks before 90 days but am relieved somewhat in the last 3 tests. Hang in there.

05-13-2003, 08:01 AM

I know what you mean, but what worries me that on their website they say 3 months, but when I called the operator said go and test at 6 months. Why did they say this? Do they have some way of knowing that I am infected? I mean I tested at almost 150 days after my exposure. Please help

05-13-2003, 08:02 AM

I know what you mean, but what worries me that on their website they say 3 months, but when I called the operator said go and test at 6 months. Why did they say this? Do they have some way of knowing that I am infected? I mean I tested at almost 150 days after my exposure. Please help

05-13-2003, 08:02 AM

I know what you mean, but what worries me that on their website they say 3 months, but when I called the operator said go and test at 6 months. Why did they say this? Do they have some way of knowing that I am infected? I mean I tested at almost 150 days after my exposure. Please help