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4 month neg hiv test brief unprotected encounter with female is this conclusive 3 2ndgenantibodies test neg three rapids neg and a pcr undetectable ?

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Probably, clarify.: The standard HIV test is first the elisa, for screening, and then the western blot for specificity. The western blot is done if the elisa test is positive. Nucleic acid tests, like pcr, are used in testing donor blood. Although the basic tests can be extermely accurate there is a chance of false negatives due to the up to 6 month seroconversion time it takes to make antibodies. See my comment.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Agree with Dr. J.: It is good that the test results are negative. To be sure, get a HIV nucleic test at 6 months after exposure. Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, and get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Answered 12/26/2018

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