What do I do if I receive a negative test result?

If a test result is negative, no antibodies for HIV were detected. A negative test result can also indicate that a person is not infected with HIV or that a person has been exposed but their immune system has not had time to produce antibodies. False negative results may occur when a person is tested within the first few weeks after transmission.

If you feel that you are at an increased risk of acquiring HIV, contact your healthcare provider for additional testing and to discuss PrEP as a preventative measure to reduce risk of acquiring HIV.