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Which hiv test would be best if it has been a year since exposure? nat? rna? icma? i have taken rapid tests only. duo to be specific.
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HIV RNA: HIV nucleic acid test would be definitive. NAT and RNA may just be different names of the same assay. However if the duo assay was negative a year after exposure you probably do not need HIV nucleic acid test. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.
Answered 4/29/2017
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