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When is it the earliest i can get a 4th gen hiv test from the vein and have a fairly confident result. i know that testing at 6 weeks is conclusive but i want to know if at 3 weeks i can get some reassurance. i will retest at 6 weeks?
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Test result should be reliable after 20 days.
Answered 5/18/2022
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Negative result at 3 weeks is better than a positive one. Do repeat the test at 6 weeks. Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 5/18/2022
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