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Is A 4th Generation HIV Test Conclusive At One Month Post Exposure?
Posted on
Thu, 11 Jun 2015
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Thu, 11 Jun 2015
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Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Question : Hello Dr.
I got the 4th enervation HIV test after one month and the result was negative, do I need to take a test again after 3 or 6 month?
How does this test accurate for one month period?
Im so worry about it ,
thanks.
I got the 4th enervation HIV test after one month and the result was negative, do I need to take a test again after 3 or 6 month?
How does this test accurate for one month period?
Im so worry about it ,
thanks.
Brief Answer:
Dear XXXX
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using HCM . The HIV test should be done after the exposure,then in 3 and 6 months after it. It is advisible to due it like that to cover the dormant period of the virus. Then you can do it once a year. The first month result is not as accurate as the 3 months, which capture 99% of the cases.
I hope my advise was helpful.
Dr.Sara
Dear XXXX
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using HCM . The HIV test should be done after the exposure,then in 3 and 6 months after it. It is advisible to due it like that to cover the dormant period of the virus. Then you can do it once a year. The first month result is not as accurate as the 3 months, which capture 99% of the cases.
I hope my advise was helpful.
Dr.Sara
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