What Is The Best Test To Detect HIV?

Posted on Sat, 2 Nov 2013

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Question : Hi I had an oral sex, and i was wondering what is the best test for HIV to do in 5 weeks from exposure, and would it be a conclusion for me because I had low risk ?

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (6 hours later)

Brief Answer: Oralsex low risk.Antigentest after 4weeks reliable Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to XXXXXXX Thanks for posting query. Oral sex carries a very low risk for HIV compared to anal and vaginal sex. HIV antigen tests (HIV DNA PCR, P24 Antigen test, 3rd or 4th generation COMBO/DUO) are quite reliable and conclusive one after 4 weeks. Dr S.Murugan

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