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Last question. according to dr the 53-day hiv combo test is conclusive? i see on the cdc if it's negative, retest in 45 days. do i have to retest?

Q: last question. according to dr the 53-day hiv combo test is conclusive? i see on the cdc if it's negative, retest in 45 days. do i have to retest?

: You misunderstand CDC's advice. They say tesing is conclusive 45 days after exposure. Your negative result at 53 days therefore is conclusive and no more testing is needed.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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You misunderstand CDC's advice. They say tesing is conclusive 45 days after exposure. Your negative result at 53 days therefore is conclusive and no more testing is needed.

Answered 12/19/2022

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A member asked:

Last question. according to dr the 53-day hiv combo test is conclusive? i see on the cdc if it's negative, retest in 45 days. do i have to retest?

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