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I took an hiv blood test couple weeks after intercourse and the oraquick at home test 6mnths after intercourse (twice)-all came back negative-am i ok?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Likely okay: In rare cases, it may take up to a year for Oraquick type tests to turn positive. To be sure, please consult your doctor for one the newer 4th generation tests or better yet for HIV nucleic acid test.

Dr Mahnensmith and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/28/2015

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A member asked:

I took an hiv blood test couple weeks after intercourse and the oraquick at home test 6mnths after intercourse (twice)-all came back negative-am i ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Mahnensmith and another doctor agreed

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