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Can you tell me is a rapid hiv test after one month exposure legit?
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HIV testing: Rapid tests should always be confirmed by a certified laboratory. It is a screening test.
Answered 12/12/2013
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HIV Testing: Hiv rapid tests test for antibodies to the HIV virus. In humans, with this virus, antibody production can be slow. It can take twelve to twenty-four weeks before you can call this test absolutely accurate. There are other tests that are better for early clarity. These tests often called the HIV viral or HIV RNA pcr tests can be 100% accurate fourteen to twenty-one days post exposure.
Answered 6/10/2014
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