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When is a hiv ab/p24 ag screen conclusive?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

98% conclusive at 4 weeks, 100% at 6 weeks after the last possible exposure.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/29/2022

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Six weeks after exposure. Visit this site for information: HIV test window periods https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/test-types.html Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Answered 1/29/2022

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