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How long should you wait after intercourse to take hiv test? dont know if the person had it or not i just took one to make sure and i took the test 5-6 weeks after the sexual intercourse and it was negative?
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Probably OK. Did you ask your sexual partner yet? That is fastest way to feel safe. Now you know why we recommend always use protection.
Answered 3/6/2022
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Forty five days is the generally recognized window period for HIV when the test is 4th combo test. HIV test window periods https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/test-types.html
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