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My hiv 4th generation tests are negative after 11 months of exposure( 10 tests). am i free of hiv? i heard it takes very long to develop antibodies.
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Basta!: You have been seriously overtested. The 4th generation HIV test is always conclusive 6 weeks or more after exposure. All tests after that were a waste of money, time and energy. "Very long" for antibodies is an urban myth: never more than 8-12 weeks, depending on the test. 4th gen tests for HIV antigen in addition to antibody, with positive results even if antibodies are delayed. Stop testing!
Answered 1/1/2020
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