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Is there any hiv test that has 100% sensitivity or specificity? i want to know if im a true negative. or what would be a good series of test to take?
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Talk to an ID doctor: Well in life, nothing is absolutely certain. The HIV tests that are out there now are extremely good 99%+. Usually, a doctor has to interpret all the lines of clinical and lab evidence when assessing someone's status. For example, the exposure history is very significant, then combined with physical exam and lab findings. The HIV tests may be repeated up to a point to be absolutely sure. Talk 2 MD
Answered 4/30/2017
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