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Hiv rna pcr test taken at 13 days post exposure result was negative. i am taking 4th gen ab/ag test at 28 days is the result likely to change or is the hiv rna pcr pretty reliable at 13 days?

Q: hiv rna pcr test taken at 13 days post exposure result was negative. i am taking 4th gen ab/ag test at 28 days is the result likely to change or is the hiv rna pcr pretty reliable at 13 days?

: It is reliable. Good chance later test will also be negative. Pl use precautions with sex.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It is reliable. Good chance later test will also be negative. Pl use precautions with sex.

Answered 6/21/2021

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A member asked:

Hiv rna pcr test taken at 13 days post exposure result was negative. i am taking 4th gen ab/ag test at 28 days is the result likely to change or is the hiv rna pcr pretty reliable at 13 days?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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