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I see a reply here where one specialist mentioned hiv test at 6 wk,3 mnt,6 mnt,12 mnt & 18 mnt after exposure. is this true if risky exposure ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No, not true: According to all HIV experts, whoever advised that is mistaken. It is never necessary to test later than 3 months after exposure, and most tests are conclusive 4-8 weeks after exposure, depending on the particular test or combination of tests.

Answered 6/26/2019

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A member asked:

I see a reply here where one specialist mentioned hiv test at 6 wk,3 mnt,6 mnt,12 mnt & 18 mnt after exposure. is this true if risky exposure ?

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