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A 28-year-old male asked:
Would a negative hiv 1 and 2 blood test mean i definitely do not have hiv or aids from the past?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Yes, conclusive: The HIV blood tests are among the most accurate tests ever developed for any medical condition. If at least 3 months have passed since the last possible exposure (4 weeks for some tests), a negative result is 100% proof you don't have HIV. Once positive, the tests stay positive for life; there are no exceptions. All the standard tests in the US detect HIV2 as well as HIV1.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
What is a 4th generation HIV 1/2 blood test ?
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
HIV test: It is a test to see if one has been infected with HIV.
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