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I was exposed to hiv and after 20 hrs i started pep.i did rna test on the 12th day.is my test conclusive?

Q: i was exposed to hiv and after 20 hrs i started pep.i did rna test on the 12th day.is my test conclusive?

: No. you need another test with the guidance of your treating MD

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. you need another test with the guidance of your treating MD

Dr Owolabi agreed

Answered 9/4/2022

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It takes a minimum of almost a month for a positive or negative test to be conclusive. Any exposure where blood to blood contact took place is a mode of HIV transmission. Even if test is negative, a positive test can show up 3 months later. Safe sex is the way to go.

Answered 9/7/2022

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Too soon to know. Do complete your PEP and test 6 weeks after completion of the treatment. Visit this site for info: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/pep.html

Answered 9/8/2022

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A member asked:

I was exposed to hiv and after 20 hrs i started pep.i did rna test on the 12th day.is my test conclusive?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Owolabi agreed

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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