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Hiv test suggestion

2017-12-16 15:15:51
Which hiv test I should take it's been more than 7 weeks of exposure , suggest me , western blot test I should go for or Elisa ? P24? Or antibody?
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Answered2017-12-29 11:19:38

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Hello Its better to go for a fourth generation combined test i.e. p24 antigen plus antibody test. To be on safer side retest with an antibody test after 90 days of exposure.

Answered2017-12-19 10:56:12

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