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Is HIV Combo Test Done 6 Weeks Post Exposure Conclusive?

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Posted on Thu, 14 Sep 2017
Question: Tested for hiv1 on 8th day, 25th and 30th day and 6 weeks mark by hiv1/2, p24 combo test , all came negative. Also got tested Hiv1 rna pcr on 8th and 25th day, it also negative. Are my results conclusive? Should i relax?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
HIV combo test after 6 weeks of exposure is very accurate .

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

You shouldn't worry because having all negative HIV test results as well a HIV combo test after 6 weeks of exposure are very accurate.

But, you should know that according the guidelines you should do a 4th generation HIV test after 3 months as a conclusive test.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
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Is HIV Combo Test Done 6 Weeks Post Exposure Conclusive?

Brief Answer: HIV combo test after 6 weeks of exposure is very accurate . Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you writing in healthcare magic. You shouldn't worry because having all negative HIV test results as well a HIV combo test after 6 weeks of exposure are very accurate. But, you should know that according the guidelines you should do a 4th generation HIV test after 3 months as a conclusive test. I hope my answer helps you. Regards.