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What is the likelihood of a false negative on a pcr rna tma hiv test at 15-20 days post pep/post exposure? i have heard of false positives.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Too soon to rule: out HIV. The PCR RNA test if negative at about 3 months after exposure would rule out infection. A negative result before than may not be definitive. A positive result be definitive any time.

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Answered 8/15/2018

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A member asked:

What is the likelihood of a false negative on a pcr rna tma hiv test at 15-20 days post pep/post exposure? i have heard of false positives.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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