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How Accurate Is A HIV Early Detection Test At 1week Post Exposure?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2015
Question: how accurate is a hiv early detection test at 1week
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
What test was done?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this HIV concerns that you have raised. If the test used is a rapid diagnostic test that used antibodies, then it is very very unreliable and would need at least 6weeks for any meaningful results. If the test used is a PCR, then I will recommend that you wait a minimum of 3weeks for best results.

I will like to know what you fears and concerns are about this and what makes you to ask the question.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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How Accurate Is A HIV Early Detection Test At 1week Post Exposure?

Brief Answer: What test was done? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this HIV concerns that you have raised. If the test used is a rapid diagnostic test that used antibodies, then it is very very unreliable and would need at least 6weeks for any meaningful results. If the test used is a PCR, then I will recommend that you wait a minimum of 3weeks for best results. I will like to know what you fears and concerns are about this and what makes you to ask the question. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.