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I took an hiv 4th gen test at 3.5 weeks, an rna pcr test at 5.5 weeks, a 4th gen test at six weeks, and a rapid point of care 4th gen test at eight weeks. all of these tests have been negative. can i breathe again? are these tests conclusive?

Q: i took an hiv 4th gen test at 3.5 weeks, an rna pcr test at 5.5 weeks, a 4th gen test at six weeks, and a rapid point of care 4th gen test at eight weeks. all of these tests have been negative. can i breathe again? are these tests conclusive?

: Repeat question, same answer. You didn't catch HIV. Move on and please stoop asking!

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Repeat question, same answer. You didn't catch HIV. Move on and please stoop asking!

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Answered 10/23/2021

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Dr. Howard Smith answered

If you are worried about HIV then there are other things to still be concerned about . See an infectious disease doctor

Answered 11/13/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

You did not catch HIV from the exposure 8 weeks ago. That does not exclude infection with other sexually transmitted infections. It would be prudent to consult a doctor.

Answered 11/13/2021

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A member asked:

I took an hiv 4th gen test at 3.5 weeks, an rna pcr test at 5.5 weeks, a 4th gen test at six weeks, and a rapid point of care 4th gen test at eight weeks. all of these tests have been negative. can i breathe again? are these tests conclusive?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Howard Smith answered

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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