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Is A Negative RNA Test After 3 Months Conclusive?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Question: Hello doctor, I have to get my answer of my previous question . Because I am still feel that doctor is not confident with my results or the way of test..so I repeat my question should I do this hiv test again if really required because after hiv ran Aptima on 11 day which status was negative I have done 4 time oraswab hiv test in home , all were negative...2 time before 3 months and 1 after 3 month 1 day and last one I have checked after 3 month and 1 week... So if u are not confident with Ora swab hive test in home why u are still saying further test not required please advice and thanks a lot for reply
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Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Negative for HIV. Allay fears.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.

The RNA test is negative.The ora swab test is repetedly negative. It is negative after 3 months of exposure.
So it is conclusive that you are free from HIV.

There is no necessity for repeating any HIV tests.

You can allay fears of HIV.
Forget about the episode and lead a normal life.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

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Is A Negative RNA Test After 3 Months Conclusive?

Brief Answer: Negative for HIV. Allay fears. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query. The RNA test is negative.The ora swab test is repetedly negative. It is negative after 3 months of exposure. So it is conclusive that you are free from HIV. There is no necessity for repeating any HIV tests. You can allay fears of HIV. Forget about the episode and lead a normal life. You can get back for any clarification. Thank you Dr Bharatesh D Basti