Test three months after prep
Hi I had an exposure 28 february so I went and took prep for a month. After that I tested using biosure – neg result. Tested again 3months after my exposure using biosureĀ – again negative result. So what I want to know is: when is my result conclusive?
Becky, BioSure UK Ltd
Work on 15th July 2021
Hi Sorry,
Yes a negative result 3 months post PrEP treatment is conclusive and you do not need to retest.
I hope this helps, Becky.
Sorry
Used on 15th July 2021
Hi so my result will be conclusive three months after prep?
Becky, BioSure UK Ltd
Work on 07th July 2021
Hi Sorry,
Our test has a window period of 12 weeks - you can test at any time during this period but a negative result is not conclusive until 12 weeks post-exposure. PrEP and PEP are types of antiviral treatments that prevent HIV infection. However, these treatments can also delay antibody response and therefore you must wait another 12 weeks after finishing a course of either treatment to test for a conclusive result. So if your last possible exposure was 28 February and you took PrEP for a month following this, I would recommend that you retest 12 weeks after stopping PrEP.
I hope this helps. Kindest regards, Becky