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2 months after possible exposure, i had an hiv viral load test. result was negative ... how reliable are those tests?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

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Very reliable: If the HIV viral load at 2 months is negative, and a concomitant elisa was negative as well, i would say it is beyond reasonable doubt that you are not infected.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

2 months after possible exposure, i had an hiv viral load test. result was negative ... how reliable are those tests?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tony Ho answered

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