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Does an hiv dna/pcr test become more or less sensitive and conclusive after the 1 month mark? after 3 or 5 months?
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No: Not sure of your question, but the test is sensitive and specific each time it is performed, at the same level when testing for the hiv.
Answered 3/24/2014
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