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After a high risk exposure to hiv, can 4th generation hiv test at 6 weeks after exposure be conclusive for both hiv-1 & hiv-2 ?

Q: after a high risk exposure to hiv, can 4th generation hiv test at 6 weeks after exposure be conclusive for both hiv-1 & hiv-2 ?

: Yes. It never takes more than 6 weeks for the HIV antigen-antibody (AgAb, "4th generation") tests to turn positive.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Yes. It never takes more than 6 weeks for the HIV antigen-antibody (AgAb, "4th generation") tests to turn positive.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/31/2022

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Your test results rule out HIV infection. However, HIV is only one of the STDs. A condom may not protect against HPV, Herpes, LGV, syphilis, pubic lice etc. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation. Visit this site for information: https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm Wish you good health!

Answered 7/26/2022

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A member asked:

After a high risk exposure to hiv, can 4th generation hiv test at 6 weeks after exposure be conclusive for both hiv-1 & hiv-2 ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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