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Will an hiv-1 qualitative rna (early detection) test be conclusive as a diagnostic test for someone who was exposed to hiv 10 years ago or is it only meant for early detection? what about 4th generation?

Q: will an hiv-1 qualitative rna (early detection) test be conclusive as a diagnostic test for someone who was exposed to hiv 10 years ago or is it only meant for early detection? what about 4th generation?

: We use this test for early detection or to confirm a positive antibody-antigen test such as 4th generation HIV test. The fourth generation test is recommended in your case.

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We use this test for early detection or to confirm a positive antibody-antigen test such as 4th generation HIV test. The fourth generation test is recommended in your case.

Answered 9/27/2022

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A member asked:

Will an hiv-1 qualitative rna (early detection) test be conclusive as a diagnostic test for someone who was exposed to hiv 10 years ago or is it only meant for early detection? what about 4th generation?

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