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Is an hiv rna test accurate at day 10 (10 and 1/2 days to be exact)? labcorp says it tests for hiv 1 and 2 qualitative rna. i know it is not 100% conclusive but with a good 90% im ok?

Q: is an hiv rna test accurate at day 10 (10 and 1/2 days to be exact)? labcorp says it tests for hiv 1 and 2 qualitative rna. i know it is not 100% conclusive but with a good 90% im ok?

: At 10 days, RNA testing is 80-90% conclusive.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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At 10 days, RNA testing is 80-90% conclusive.

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Answered 5/21/2022

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

To rule out HIV infection, you should get retested at 6 weeks after exposure. Visit this site for info: HIV test window periods https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/test-types.html

Answered 5/20/2022

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A member asked:

Is an hiv rna test accurate at day 10 (10 and 1/2 days to be exact)? labcorp says it tests for hiv 1 and 2 qualitative rna. i know it is not 100% conclusive but with a good 90% im ok?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Ingram and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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