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Can hiv seroconversion happen after 8 months? i had a negative combo test at 24.5 weeks. is that definitive negative?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It never takes that long. The AgAb (combo) tests are conclusive any time 6 weeks or more after exposure. Stop testing.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/22/2022

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