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How Accurate Is The HIV Testing Kit?

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Posted on Wed, 25 May 2016
Question: How accurate is the HIV testing kit? I took one and it was negative.
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It depends on what time you had done the test.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

The HIV testing kit is for the detection of antibody against HIV virus so it's reliability depends on time after exposure the test is done. It is highly reliable after one month and 100% conclusive after three months so give more details to clarify further.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)
Right, i get that because there is a window period. Nothing in my sexual history has changed, so i guess im ok. I didnt suspect anything, i just wantes to take it to be 100% sure.
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Always stay happy and healthy.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

If there is nothing in your sexual history then you need not to worry. Wishing you happy and healthy life ahead. For any help in future you can directly write to me and I am always available here to help you straight way.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (34 hours later)
Hello Dr. Jangid,

Are yall off on the weekends? I posted several questions yesterday afternoon and havent gotten a response yet. So far, the response time has been within minutes to hours, but not days. I posted on 2 days ago, too. Did i post too many at one time maybe?
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I have already answered all the queries.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back once again.

I have answered all the queries asked by you within time.
If you have asked a different query kindly inform the query ID to customer care team and they will redirect you to that doctor.
I think you are talking about someone else. I am always here to answer any of your query.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (40 minutes later)
Oh no i wasnt saying you didnt, i was just wondering. My apologies.
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to apologize.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

I am always here to help you if needed so you need not to apologize. Always stay happy and healthy. If still any doubt left in your mind about previous queries you can contact customer care with query ID and they will definitely help you in this regard.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)
Thank you. I was well pleased with your answer. Will reach out to you again if i have any other questions.
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

You are most welcome any time if needed.

Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Sunil Jangid

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How Accurate Is The HIV Testing Kit?

Brief Answer: It depends on what time you had done the test. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, Welcome to HCM. The HIV testing kit is for the detection of antibody against HIV virus so it's reliability depends on time after exposure the test is done. It is highly reliable after one month and 100% conclusive after three months so give more details to clarify further. Thank You