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My friend has had 4th gen duo tests done @5.5 weeks and 7 weeks. all non reactive. she wants to know should she retest. they were lab not rapid tests?
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I think she should: Sometimes antibody takes time to develop. So, if the test comes positive that is definitive but if it comes negative then you are not out of wood yet. Give another shot for retest after 6 months of exposure of suspicion of exposure. Take care.
Answered 3/25/2022
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