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4th generation hiv test was neg, for antibodies and reactive for antigens. rna test was negative. am i now confirmed negative for hiv?

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HIV testing: F of unknown age, sexual and medical history notes: 4th generation HIV test was neg, for antibodies and reactive for antigens. RNA test was negative. Am I now confirmed negative for HIV? ANS: Depends on the prevalence of HIV in your area, how recent an infection might have been acquired & lab error. If exposure to HIV likely would retest n 3 months but discuss with team doing testing.

Answered 12/8/2016

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A member asked:

4th generation hiv test was neg, for antibodies and reactive for antigens. rna test was negative. am i now confirmed negative for hiv?

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