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Does pep medication affect the detection of hiv genetic material from an rna test?

Q: does pep medication affect the detection of hiv genetic material from an rna test?

: Yes, it certainly does. As long as you are taking PEP drugs, there is little or no point in testing for HIV. The time period to a positive test ("window period") starts when PEP is finished -- not the time of exposure. Discuss with the doctor or clinic where your PEP was prescribed; they will have the best advice for you.

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Yes, it certainly does. As long as you are taking PEP drugs, there is little or no point in testing for HIV. The time period to a positive test ("window period") starts when PEP is finished -- not the time of exposure. Discuss with the doctor or clinic where your PEP was prescribed; they will have the best advice for you.

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Answered 7/14/2021

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A member asked:

Does pep medication affect the detection of hiv genetic material from an rna test?

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