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Can any doc tell me what's the accuracy of oraquick hiv test after 45 days post exposure (6 weeks ) ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See below: If positive it would need to be confirmed. If negative, it does not rule out HIV as it can take as long as one year for the test to become positive after exposure.

Answered 9/9/2017

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A member asked:

Can any doc tell me what's the accuracy of oraquick hiv test after 45 days post exposure (6 weeks ) ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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