Question 1

rapid 4th generation duo test accuracy are they test good to take or is the lab test better?

Accepted Answer

Lab better: 4th gen tests are good, but to be sure you need a HIV nucleic acid test at 6 months after exposure.

Question 2

how reliable (percentage of accuracy) of 4rd generation hiv test (duo test) at 14.5 day after exposure ? thank you very much

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is accurate if positive. However, two weeks is too soon to rule out infection. At six months after exposure, get a HIV nucleic acid test, if that is negative, it would be definitive indication of being HIV free.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 3

can i take a 4th generation hiv duo test one day after completion of pep ie 29th day after exposure and what is its accuracy?

Accepted Answer

: Yes.  Test is very accurate.  Prior PEP will not affect the result.  Standard recommendation for follow-up test is 1 and 3 months because (very very rarely) the 4th generation test may not turn positive until 4-6 weeks, but this is extremely rare

Question 4

what is the accuracy of a negative at 55 days (8 weeks) with the 4th generation combo test. ?

Accepted Answer

6 month: Chances are good that you do not have HIV. To be sure get a HIV nucleic acid test at 6 months after exposure.
Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, and get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!
Nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Question 5

what is the long term accuracy of 4th generation hiv test say 2, 4, 6, 10, years after infection.

Accepted Answer

One hundred percent: The 4th generation HIV tests are also called &quot;duo&quot; or &quot;combo&quot; tests because they include two tests in one:  HIV antibody and p24 antigen, a protein in the outer coat of the virus. These tests become positive within 4 weeks of a new infection. Once positive, the test remains positive for life. There are no exceptions.

Question 6

hello doctor, i take 4th generation duo cmia test at 4weeks(28days) and 6weeks(43days) results came negative, in the result accuracy? im not take any pep.should i take another test?

Accepted Answer

: These results are conclusive. No more testing is needed.

Question 7

what is the difference between hiv 4th generation lab test and 4th generation kit test? and what is the window period and accuracy for both of them?

Accepted Answer

: Third time, same answer!

Question 8

what is the difference between hiv 4th generation lab test and 4th generation kit test? and what is the window period and accuracy for both of them?

Accepted Answer

: These tests are equivalent. They detect nearly all new HIV infections ("window period") by 4 weeks, around 98%; and for sure all new infections at 6 weeks.

Question 9

what is the difference between hiv 4th generation lab test and 4th generation kit test? and what is the window period and accuracy for both of them? please reply sir?

Accepted Answer

: Duplicate question. See previous reply. There's no significant difference between them.

Question 10

4th gen combo test test accuracy?

Accepted Answer

: This is properly named an HIV antigen-antibody test, or AgAb test. It is the standard, most commonly used HIV blood test. It accurately detects 100% of HIV infection when done 45 days or more after the last possible exposure. (By 3-4 weeks after exposure, it is positive in 95-98% of HIV infected persons.)

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Rapid 4th generation duo test accuracy are they test good to take or is the lab test better?

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How reliable (percentage of accuracy) of 4rd generation hiv test (duo test) at 14.5 day after exposure ? thank you very much

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Can i take a 4th generation hiv duo test one day after completion of pep ie 29th day after exposure and what is its accuracy?

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What is the accuracy of a negative at 55 days (8 weeks) with the 4th generation combo test. ?

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What is the long term accuracy of 4th generation hiv test say 2, 4, 6, 10, years after infection.

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Hello doctor, i take 4th generation duo cmia test at 4weeks(28days) and 6weeks(43days) results came negative, in the result accuracy? im not take any pep.should i take another test?

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What is the difference between hiv 4th generation lab test and 4th generation kit test? and what is the window period and accuracy for both of them?

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What is the difference between hiv 4th generation lab test and 4th generation kit test? and what is the window period and accuracy for both of them?

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What is the difference between hiv 4th generation lab test and 4th generation kit test? and what is the window period and accuracy for both of them? please reply sir?

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