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Hi dr after 160 days of exposure i had hiv rapid test at a clinic near by and the result was negetive/ non reactive. this test is conclusive after 160 days or should i go for another test?

Q: hi dr after 160 days of exposure i had hiv rapid test at a clinic near by and the result was negetive/ non reactive. this test is conclusive after 160 days or should i go for another test?

: This result proves you did not catch HIV. All HIV blood tests, rapid and otherwise, are conclusive by 90 days. It never is necessary to test any later than that.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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This result proves you did not catch HIV. All HIV blood tests, rapid and otherwise, are conclusive by 90 days. It never is necessary to test any later than that.

Answered 5/6/2022

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A member asked:

Hi dr after 160 days of exposure i had hiv rapid test at a clinic near by and the result was negetive/ non reactive. this test is conclusive after 160 days or should i go for another test?

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