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Hiv viral load by genexpert a nucleic acid test or not? and how much reliable this test at 2 years after exposure if the result was target not detected. please answer?
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At 2 years after exposure a negative 4th gen DUO test is sufficient. You do not need more tests. Visit this site for info: HIV test window periods https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/test-types.html
Answered 4/7/2022
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Yes, genexpert is a nucleic acid test. The negative result shows you do not have HIV, especially if you also have had a negative antibody or antigen-antibody test.
Answered 4/8/2022
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