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Is hiv p24 test conclusive at 3 months?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes, but...: ...you should also have an HIV antibody test. The combination of negative p24 plus negative antibody is conclusive any time 4 weeks or more after the last exposure. Don't keep having more tests -- waste of money. It is never necessary to test for HIV beyond 3 months.

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 3/16/2020

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