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What is the accuracy of hiv 1 & hiv 2 antibody screening test's result after 6 weeks from possible exposure? thank you :)

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Exposure: If positive the testing is accurate. The natural history of the disease can be that many people will not be positive up to 12 weeks after the exposure and some even 6 months.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

What is the accuracy of hiv 1 & hiv 2 antibody screening test's result after 6 weeks from possible exposure? thank you :)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Oleary and another doctor agreed

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