The 28-Day Confirmation: To officially confirm a negative status, you must undergo a 4th Generation HIV p24 Antigen/Antibody (Combo) Test at least 28 days after the exposure. This test checks for both the virus itself (antigen) and your body's response (antibody), making it the clinical gold standard for confirmation. ​Observe for Symptoms: While waiting for the next test, monitor for 'Seroconversion' symptoms like high fever, severe sore throat, or a widespread skin rash. If these occur, consult your doctor immediately. ​Risk Assessment: If the exposure was high-risk and occurred within the last 72 hours, testing is secondary to starting PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). If you are already past that window, the testing schedule is your primary path.

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- If recent exposure - do HIV RNA now - Repeat test at 4–6 weeks - Final test at 3 months - Consider PEP if within 72 hours of exposure

- Don’t rely on symptoms -  many are nonspecific - Always use 4th gen test for confirmation - Avoid repeated anxiety testing before window period