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A member asked:

Negative 4th generation rapid hiv test at 4 weeks conclusive or do i need more test done?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

More test: A negative result at 4 weeks does not rule out HIV. Get a HIV nucleic acid test at 6 months after exposure.

Answered 7/28/2018

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Ive done test Hiv combo 4th gen (cmia) in 3 and 5 weeks after possible exposure and the results are negative. Is it conclusive, or do I need to retest again?

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So a combination of say HIV RNA at 11 days and a HIV 4th gen combo at 21 days both coming back negative makes it conclusive? Any additional test need to be done?

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Is a negative 4th gen HIV test done at a pathology at 9 weeks be considered conclusive? Do I need to test again at 12 weeks?

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Is 4th Gen hiv test done after 3 & 6 mnth 100% conclusive. Did 3 PCR in 6 mnth and all neg. Am I 100% hiv free? Do I need test @ 1 or more year?

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As in my previous question. Having done a 4th gen HIV LAB test, at 4 and 6 weeks. Although on 5mg of biotin at 6weeks , can I consider my tests conclusive? Both negative. As these were LAB tests, unaware of window?

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