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Is Rapid HIV Blood Prick Test Conclusive Five Weeks Post Exposure?
Question: my question was I took a rapid HIV blood prick test that was a little over 5 weeks negative, and a early detection test that was a little over 6 weeks negative. would you have to continue testing?
Brief Answer:
Go for testing after 3 months.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had negative test at 5 & 6 weeks after the exposure then you need to go for repeat testing after 3 months as per guideline to get 100% conclusive result.
Thank You
Go for testing after 3 months.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had negative test at 5 & 6 weeks after the exposure then you need to go for repeat testing after 3 months as per guideline to get 100% conclusive result.
Thank You
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