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I am 23 days post hiv status unknown exposure, which test is best for hiv detection?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

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PCR: Polymerase Chain reaction for HIV is the best test for HIV detection at this stage.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2015

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A member asked:

I am 23 days post hiv status unknown exposure, which test is best for hiv detection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Fried answered

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

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