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How conclusive is a 3 ½ week HIV test?
Recently got tested for HIV with a test that searched for antibodies. It's only been 3 and a half weeks since possible exposure. Test came out as non reactive. How conclusive is this result since I've gotten tested only after 3 and a half weeks? Is this in any way an indicator that I do not have HIV?
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Hi, HIV duo test is conclusive after 4 weeks , so please repeat test after 4 weeks of exposure and also repeat it once after 60 days.
This 2test will give you conclusive results.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further doubts.
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HIV antibodies test is to be done at 90 days giving a 3 month window period for antibodies to develop. You have repeat the test at 6 months. Only if both are negative, it is conclusive.
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Dr. Arjit Gaurav
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12 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
not 100 relible,u need 1 more test
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Dr. Anand P R
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Bangalore
Ideally it should be 4 week..
It's conclusive in 95℅cases..
If it's negative then it's negative only..
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