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What is 4th gen hiv test window period for hiv-2 i had 7 negative hiv tests from week 4 up to week 19. can i move on no matter how high risk it was ?
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Window 4 weeks: Yes you can move on. The 4th generation HIV tests include HIV2 as well as HIV1, and the results are conclusive any time 4 weeks or more after the last possible exposure. No matter how high the risk, all tests after 4 weeks were unnecessary. Also, HIV2 is rare outside parts of Africa; I don't know data from Albania, but probably very rare. No more testing needed. Best wishes, stay safe!
Answered 10/14/2019
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