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Can accute hep c cause false negative in hiv rapid 3rd generation 93 days after exposure?

Q: can accute hep c cause false negative in hiv rapid 3rd generation 93 days after exposure?

: My understanding is that the chance of the test being a false negative at 99 days is near zero but a fourth generation false negative would definitely be zero after 50 days

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My understanding is that the chance of the test being a false negative at 99 days is near zero but a fourth generation false negative would definitely be zero after 50 days

Answered 9/18/2022

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, acute hepatitis C infection does not cause false negative HIV test (3rd generation) at day 93rd post exposure.

Answered 9/18/2022

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A member asked:

Can accute hep c cause false negative in hiv rapid 3rd generation 93 days after exposure?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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