Is it possible for an HIV test to come back positive?

Is it possible for an HIV test to come back positive if you've already tested back in october, and it was negative. And you're not having sex with anyone. I did get rushed to the ER for my blood pressure and they took blood and i'm wondering if they used clean needles.. Should I be scared.?

Yes, only if you have it. The first test is not conclusive I believe.

Needles are never reused in a hospital or clinic and they are all disposables. Once you twist the cap on them you can't undo them to reuse them again. That is part of the new safety system with syringes used in the professional setting so you can get a needle stick yourself or accidently stick someone else once the needle has been used.

That is why they test twice, a fe months apart. The first test does not always give an accurate response.

The thing about HIV is it can take anywhere from a couple months up to a couple years for you to test positive once you become infected. So, yes it is possible, and actually likely that you would test negative for it if you got tested soon after you got infected. Also, I guarantee you they used clean needles, you didn't get it from the hospital. You should be scared if it came back positive, because that means you have HIV... however you got... you have it, and that sucks.

No you shouldnt be scared, more than likely you are fine. You definetly did not contract HIV from the hospital. If you were partaking in risky activities like unprotected sex in, say, august, and you got tested in october, it is possible that you were positive but the test came back negative and it will be positive this time around. It can take up to 6 months for the virus to show up on a test but this is rare, usually 2 months is plenty of time. and the percentage of tests that are negative and then positive without any risky activity in between tests is very low. Good luck. And im glad you are getting tested it is very important!

Yes, it is possible. It takes at least 3 months from the time of infection to the time it would show up on a test. I can't say for sure about the ER incident but I'm pretty sure that if it was a hospital or clinic that they used a clean needle. Try and relax until you get the results. Easier said than done, I know. Best of luck to you. God Bless!

I really doubt it. I also really doubt that they used dirty needles on you. No health care facility in the U.S. does that, and can't do that by law.

yes very much so

The current ELIZA test is considered conclusive at 3 months, something laura would know if she did her homework.
A positive ELIZA test should be followed by a western blot test, this test is a genetic test for the virus RNA itself, if it comes back positive you are likely infected and need to start seeing an infectious disease specialist.
While HIV cannot be cured it can be successfully treated for many years and should not be considered a death sentence.
When my HIV test came back positive I was floored but it is something I have learned to live with the last 15 years and my health is holding out well.
More than likely you are neg. though if you need any more advice feel free to e-mail me toyotaas@roadrunner.com
And as for needles you need not worry they are all one use needles now and you can bet they were clean from the package.
Hugs, Mike