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When is a hiv rna test conclusive?

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Timing of test: HIV RNA test at 3 months or more after exposure is conclusive. Test may turn positive sooner, but for a negative result to be conclusive it needs to be about 3 months or more after exposure.

Answered 2/27/2015

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