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I took a hiv antibody test at 13 and 15 weeks and a hiv pcr at 7 weeks and test negative , what are my odds of having false negative ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Extremely low: If you are that concerned about getting hiv, then you should be more careful about your future sex partners or wear a condom. Obviously you are very anxious.

Answered 12/7/2013

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