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Is an hiv test accurate if unprotected sex sometime in oct and got tested jan 5? with rapid test? kinda less 3 months
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Yes: Most HIV test kits that are commercially available look for antibodies to the HIV which are usually produced within 1 to 2 months after an exposure therefore if you are negative at three months then you a very good chance that you do not have HIV
Answered 2/5/2015
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Generally accurate: Some people take longer to make antibodies, even as long as a year. To be sure you should discuss getting a HIV nucleic acid test, with your doctor.
Answered 2/5/2015
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