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Hiv duo test at 28 days is accurate?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes it is: More than 95% after 4 weeks of exposure, conclusive > 99% at 12 weeks. You need to test for other STIs as well if you had a risky exposure, not just HIV, be safe

Answered 7/18/2017

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HIV test help! Tested neg, 4 wks from last partner w/ 4th duo & VL Jan 24. On PEP Jan 31 for assault, 28 days. Doc wants me to start PREP Mar1. How long to wait to accurate test? Duo 4 wks? VL at 2? Can I transition or need to be off all meds first?

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A member asked:

Is a PCR RNA test for HIV the same as a nucleic acid test? A doctor has told me this is no more accurate than a DUO test after 28 days post exposure..

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Stdcheck.com states FDA-approved HIV 4th Generation Antigen/Antibody (duo) test is 97-99% accurate after at least 21 days post exposure and will remain 99% conclusive after 12 weeks. Is this true? I took it at 31 days post exposure am I good?

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A member asked:

After i kissed a girl by 78 days i tested for HIV duo test and it was negative how accurate is test i keep having infalmed tonsils why is that?

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A member asked:

Hello doctor, i take hiv 4th gen duo cmia tests at 5 weeks and 6weeks its came negative, these test was accuracy? Last 20 days i have blocked nose(not heavy cold) but my result is negative, should i take another test?

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