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Dear sir after the window period when we do hiv rna pcr what the difference between result viral load less than ldl and not detectable both are neg-?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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HIV Testing: Yes. These, the most accurate way to test for hiv, represent the way being negative is reported.

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Answered 1/14/2021

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A member asked:

Dear sir after the window period when we do hiv rna pcr what the difference between result viral load less than ldl and not detectable both are neg-?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Minich agreed

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