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Hi cdc and bash state 45 days window on 4th gen hiv test as the 99 percentile , is the 45th day included ? or can you test at day 45 to fall within the 99 percent , thanks?

Q: hi cdc and bash state 45 days window on 4th gen hiv test as the 99 percentile , is the 45th day included ? or can you test at day 45 to fall within the 99 percent , thanks?

: The data are not that precise, i.e. there is no significant difference between days 44, 45, or 46.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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The data are not that precise, i.e. there is no significant difference between days 44, 45, or 46.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/20/2021

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A member asked:

Hi cdc and bash state 45 days window on 4th gen hiv test as the 99 percentile , is the 45th day included ? or can you test at day 45 to fall within the 99 percent , thanks?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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