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How accurate is an hiv oral swab test at 5 weeks will it change at 12 weeks?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Not Valid: It is not accurate. I am sorry, but you tested way too soon. Sometime between twelve to twenty four weeks for this common antibody test.

Answered 5/10/2015

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It may: These types of antibody tests need to be repeated up to 6 months after exposure to be 99% sure.

Answered 5/10/2015

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