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When is the best time to take a hiv test.

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Unclear question: Now is as good a time as any. If you mean when to get the test after potential exposure, i would suggest that you see your doctor immediately after the potential exposure to seek post-exposure prophylaxis and then discuss the testing schedule with your doctor.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 12/29/2013

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