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A member asked:
Hello what is the accurate window period to rule out hiv? is it 6 weeks 3 months or 6 months? i have been told all three and im really confused and concerned i tested negative at dr at 6 months! but do i need to test more later or what im confused?
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With the standard blood test (i.e. antigen-antibody test -- AgAb, combo, 4th generation), it's 6 weeks for sure. Older tests took longer, and for various reasons some health agencies and physicians have not changed their previous advice. And anybody can post anything they want online. But a negative AgAb test 6 weeks after the last possible exposure for sure is conclusive.
Answered 5/16/2022
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