Is Rapid HIV Blood Prick Test Conclusive Five Weeks Post Exposure?

Posted on Sun, 1 May 2016

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Sun, 1 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : my question was I took a rapid HIV blood prick test that was a little over 5 weeks negative, and a early detection test that was a little over 6 weeks negative. would you have to continue testing?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Go for testing after 3 months.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

You had negative test at 5 & 6 weeks after the exposure then you need to go for repeat testing after 3 months as per guideline to get 100% conclusive result.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar