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How reliable is an elisa hiv bloodtest after 12 months possible exposure?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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100% reliable: Completely reliable. That test result proves you don't have HIV, assuming no exposure in the past few weeks.

Answered 12/14/2017

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