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HIV Test Result Negative After 17 Days Of Contact. Is It Accurate?
Question: hi
I took an p24 hiv test 17 days after the suspicious contact. The test was negative. Should i take it again? Is it accurate?
I took an p24 hiv test 17 days after the suspicious contact. The test was negative. Should i take it again? Is it accurate?
Thanks for your query.
The levels of p24 antigen increase after one to three weeks of infection. Therefore if you wish you may check once more at 21-28 days. The test is fairly accurate to detect early infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
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The levels of p24 antigen increase after one to three weeks of infection. Therefore if you wish you may check once more at 21-28 days. The test is fairly accurate to detect early infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards,
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