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Question about hiv testing. i took a test that says it detects both antigen and antibodies, however it was a rapid test. they took my blood from a vein, instead of a finger. test material serum, results in evening. how accurate at 8.3 (58 days) wks?

Q: question about hiv testing. i took a test that says it detects both antigen and antibodies, however it was a rapid test. they took my blood from a vein, instead of a finger. test material serum, results in evening. how accurate at 8.3 (58 days) wks?

: All antigen-antibody (AgAb, "4th generation") HIV blood tests are conclusive after 45 days, regardless of finger stick versus blood drawn from a vein. It is 100% certain you do not have HIV.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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All antigen-antibody (AgAb, "4th generation") HIV blood tests are conclusive after 45 days, regardless of finger stick versus blood drawn from a vein. It is 100% certain you do not have HIV.

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Answered 10/22/2022

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A member asked:

Question about hiv testing. i took a test that says it detects both antigen and antibodies, however it was a rapid test. they took my blood from a vein, instead of a finger. test material serum, results in evening. how accurate at 8.3 (58 days) wks?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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