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Is A HIV 4th Generation Test 8 Weeks Post Exposure Conclusive?
Question: Hi Dr. I had a risky encounter 10
Weeks ago and tested for hiv 4th generation at 19 days post exposure, plus another hiv 4th generation at 8 weeks post exposure, is this conclusive enough to rule I'm hiv negative?
Weeks ago and tested for hiv 4th generation at 19 days post exposure, plus another hiv 4th generation at 8 weeks post exposure, is this conclusive enough to rule I'm hiv negative?
Brief Answer:
Yes 4th generation test after 8 weeks is conclusive enough to rule out HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had high risk encounter 10 weeks ago and tested for HIV 4th generation test after 19 days and 4 weeks post exposure which detects both antibodies and p24 antigen so it is conclusive enough to rule out that you are HIV negative.
Thank You
Yes 4th generation test after 8 weeks is conclusive enough to rule out HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
You had high risk encounter 10 weeks ago and tested for HIV 4th generation test after 19 days and 4 weeks post exposure which detects both antibodies and p24 antigen so it is conclusive enough to rule out that you are HIV negative.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Thanks a lot Dr. Iv been so stressed out lately, was just thinking about the p24 antigen since it drops after 6 weeks though, but i trust the test and trust what you say, all these maybes are messing up with me, should i do another test at 12 weeks or put this all bwhind me?
Brief Answer:
You can go for another test for your relaxation otherwise it is not needed.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
You can go for another test at 12 weeks just for your relaxation otherwise I don't think it is needed so be relaxed and go ahead in life.
Thank You
You can go for another test for your relaxation otherwise it is not needed.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
You can go for another test at 12 weeks just for your relaxation otherwise I don't think it is needed so be relaxed and go ahead in life.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Ok thanks a lot Dr., Godbless you
Brief Answer:
You are most welcome anytime.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
You are most welcome when in need I am always here to help you. Wishing you happy and healthy life.
Thank You
You are most welcome anytime.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
You are most welcome when in need I am always here to help you. Wishing you happy and healthy life.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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