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Is HIV Spot Test Done 8 Weeks Post Exposure Conclusive?
Question: I had exposure unprotected vag,in Asia, a month after I felt my tounge was burning and also when urinated, went to clinic they said I got chlamydia n prescribed me 2 kind antibiotics for 7 days it works,but I start scared to death of catching hiv, was waiting 8 weeks n got test for DNA at labcorp came back negative. Now I have thrush dr. Said that bcoz of the antibiotics n gave me nyastatin( doesn't really work). I'm so scared I start feel my some muscle ache on my tight . Can I rely on 8 weeks negative?
Brief Answer:
Yes it is, but you can go about another test for most accurate results
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The DNA test is quite reliable when conducted at 8 weeks. But as you are extremely anxious, I would recommend another test called the HIV DUO test which is about 99.8 % accurately anytime after the 28th day of exposure.
Once this test reports a negative result, there is nothing to worry about anymore. I hope you find my response helpful. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Yes it is, but you can go about another test for most accurate results
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The DNA test is quite reliable when conducted at 8 weeks. But as you are extremely anxious, I would recommend another test called the HIV DUO test which is about 99.8 % accurately anytime after the 28th day of exposure.
Once this test reports a negative result, there is nothing to worry about anymore. I hope you find my response helpful. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you dr,.
Brief Answer:
Stay safe and healthy always sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
You are always welcome sir.
Best wishes.
Stay safe and healthy always sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
You are always welcome sir.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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