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Whats the possibility of getting a false negative hiv test, when it was done at a clinic, blood was taken from my arm and sent away to lab?
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Depends: It depends on how long ago did you have any exposure, and what test is being done. Antibody tests may take 6-12 months to turn positive. An HIV nucleic acid test, if negative, at about 12 weeks after exposure essentially rules out HIV. Any test, if done too soon after exposure will not give a reliable result.
Answered 11/3/2016
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In the UK. Done 4 BioSURE Home HIV self rapid test out to 15 months. All negative. Is this conclusive? Had bloods done at clinic, should I be worried?
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Dear Dr i had 4 gen hiv lab test at 7 weeks neg do i need any Additional testing, if i need any test for reassurance it has to be 4 gen or i can go with any rapid antibodies at clinic test after 3 months, whic gives 20 min result regardless of symtom?
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