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What is the accuracy of hiv antibody test after 72 days?

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See below: If the test for HIV antibody is positive, it is definitive. If it is negative, it does not rule out hiv. If the antibody test is negative you may wish to get HIV nucleic acid test, if that is negative, that should rule out hiv.

Answered 6/14/2018

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