I was stabbed by a known heroin user last night, been to the hospital and they took the bloods, etc, but I forgot to ask about the time it takes to get the tests back.
I was stabbed by a syringe needle in his hand which went into my belly,.
2006-10-22 09:04:09 · 6 answers · asked by The_Informer 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Missree has nailed it on the head.
They are perfectly correct in saying that 3 months is the time period.
BBVs normally have a window period of 3 months. That means that any test carried out prior to the 3 months can give a false reading.
The best thing you can do at the moment is to go back to the hospital/clinic where you were tested and ask to see a counsellor.
You can also call the Hepatitis C Help Line on 0800 451 451; Open from 10am to 10pm days. Also call the Sexual Health Line and speak to an adviser about HIV; 0800 567 123.
The purpose of calling is to hopefully ease your mind as they should have facts and figures regarding needle stick injuries.
If you had managed to get the syringe tested results may have been quicker.
If you have reported this to the police then you should be able to find out about the status of the addict.
2006-10-22 09:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Nutcracker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it takes upto a week, however, you will have to have another blood test in about 3 months time because it sometimes takes longer for things like HIV to show up. i'm not trying to scare you or anything i'm just giving you the facts. i know what you are going through because i suffered a needlestick injury at work about 6 months ago the wait is agonising, luckily i was ok. Good luck hope all will be ok.
2006-10-22 09:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by missree 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Poor you.Not sure how long it takes but my nephew found a needle on side walk and it poked his hand.He was tested every so often for 3 years.Its not just a one time test.
2006-10-22 09:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some don't show up for years. I know a researcher who says there are strains that mask themselves. They are undetectable.
And I guess they stay that way, and you can pass it, and of course die from it.
Good luck. You're gonna need it.
2006-10-22 09:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
they probably tested for hiv and hepatitis.
the results come in within 2/3 days
2006-10-22 09:06:55 · answer #5 · answered by dandyl 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Can't you call the place where you got the test done and inquire about your test?
2006-10-22 09:07:38 · answer #6 · answered by roxya153 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋