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Is it possible for current hiv tests including 4th gen, pcr rna and dna, to not detect the hiv infection upto years or 6 month is 100% conclusive?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Not possible: The tests you had are among the most reliable tests that exist for any medical disorder. With these results, no es posible que Ud. tiene HIV.

Answered 12/18/2019

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A member asked:

Is it possible for current hiv tests including 4th gen, pcr rna and dna, to not detect the hiv infection upto years or 6 month is 100% conclusive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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