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How Reliable Is A Rapid Hiv Test After Two Months Of Exposure?

how reliable is a rapid hiv test after two months of exposure when the condom burst whilst having sex with an infected female.
Thu, 1 Sep 2011
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hello,
a rapid test is sensitive at 12 weeks.
to confirm you can do a elisa testing at 3 months and at 6 months.
there are some false positives with the rapid test.
so i would advise you to meet a physician and et a elisa done.
i hope i have answered your query.
take care
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How Reliable Is A Rapid Hiv Test After Two Months Of Exposure?

hello, a rapid test is sensitive at 12 weeks. to confirm you can do a elisa testing at 3 months and at 6 months. there are some false positives with the rapid test. so i would advise you to meet a physician and et a elisa done. i hope i have answered your query. take care