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Is hiv rna test result at 4 weeks conclusive?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes, but...: ...virtually all persons with newly acquired HIV have positive RNA tests by 2-3 weeks after infection. However, most experts would also recommend an antibody test (or antigen-antibody -- i.e. AgAb, "4th generation") in addition to RNA testing.

Answered 10/31/2020

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