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A member asked:
Should i get an hiv test one week after a possible exposure?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Too soon to test: You could have taken prophylactic treatment within a day or so of the exposure. However, testing one week after exposure will not be meaningful. if the result is negative it would not rule out HIV infection. The fastest and most specific way to diagnose would be to get a HIV nucleic acid test after 3 months, if the antibody test is negative at that time.
Answered 8/23/2014
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No - wait 3-8 weeks: HIV antibodies usually form in 3-8 wks (97% in 3 mths) but tests differ in "window period" and some seek the virus itself. Ask your provider about the window period for your test or read your home test packaging. Some people have a longer window, so if you test neg in the first 3 mths, repeat in 3 mths. since in very rare cases, it can take up to 6 mths to develop HIV antibodies. USE PROTECTION!!
Answered 9/4/2015
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2-8 weeks: Wait another week for better yield. Then recheck after 3 months and to be ultra sure at 6 months. http://hivtest.cdc.gov/faq.aspx#exposure
Answered 8/21/2014
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