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Is 4th Generation HIV Duo Test Done 6 Weeks Post Exposure Conclusive?

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Question : is my 4th gen test conclusive after 6 weeks?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes HIV Duo test is conclusive at 6 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.

A 4th generation HIV Duo test (P24Ag and Anti HIV antibody) is considered conclusive at 6 weeks. It is a CDC recommendation.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 minutes later)
Do you suggest any further retesting if there is a fever kicked in after 8 weeks?

Hi. Can you please suggest?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No further retesting

Detailed Answer:
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No. Not at all.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Is 4th Generation HIV Duo Test Done 6 Weeks Post Exposure Conclusive?

Brief Answer: Yes HIV Duo test is conclusive at 6 weeks Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you. I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern. A 4th generation HIV Duo test (P24Ag and Anti HIV antibody) is considered conclusive at 6 weeks. It is a CDC recommendation. Regards