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Is The HIV PCR RNA Test Conclusive After 2 Weeks Of Exposure?

Posted on Tue, 2 Aug 2016

Question: Hi I had sexual intercourse on XXXXXXX 26th. and I appeared for HIV PCR RNA TEST on JULY 12TH. the report I got is NEGATIVE. is the report I received is ACCURATE? please advise.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is highly accurate after 2 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM.

HIV RNA PCR test is highly accurate and conclusive after 2 weeks. If the result is negative that means there is good indication that you have not been exposed to virus and you can definitely allay the fear or anxiety related to HIV. You have to go for repeat test at 12 weeks period as per routine guideline. For any further query feel free to ask me any time and I am always here to help you.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (43 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX yes so the intercourse happened on XXXXXXX 26th so even if I count from next day till JULY 11th it's 15 days I gave blood test on July 12th so the report must be accurate right?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes for sure.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

Your report is definitely accurate and you need not to worry as far as HIV infection is concerned so don't get worried and move ahead in life happily.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina