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Do I Need To Do Further Tests For NAAT?

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Question : 1-Does NAAT test after 29 days of exposure engough to deny hiv infection? 2-Do i need to do further tests?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I suggest to do a 4 th generation HIV test after 3 months .

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

You should know that NAATs test can detect antigen and it is accurate (90% of NAATs are positive ) 12 days after a person gets HIV, and it is very conclusive after 6 weeks.
Usually, I suggest to do a 4 th generation HIV test after 3 months from a risky exposure as a conclusive test.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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Do I Need To Do Further Tests For NAAT?

Brief Answer: I suggest to do a 4 th generation HIV test after 3 months . Detailed Answer: Hello , You should know that NAATs test can detect antigen and it is accurate (90% of NAATs are positive ) 12 days after a person gets HIV, and it is very conclusive after 6 weeks. Usually, I suggest to do a 4 th generation HIV test after 3 months from a risky exposure as a conclusive test. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.