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Hello doctor. i was tested for hiv with the 3rd generation elisa method which only detected antibodies at 85 days or 12 weeks. are the results conclusive even though it's only the 3rd generation?

Q: hello doctor. i was tested for hiv with the 3rd generation elisa method which only detected antibodies at 85 days or 12 weeks. are the results conclusive even though it's only the 3rd generation?

: The third generation HIV blood tests are conclusive at 8 weeks, even though some agencies continue to say 12 weeks, 3 months, or 90 days (all of which are considered equivalent). Your result is conclusive.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

The third generation HIV blood tests are conclusive at 8 weeks, even though some agencies continue to say 12 weeks, 3 months, or 90 days (all of which are considered equivalent). Your result is conclusive.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/10/2023

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A member asked:

Hello doctor. i was tested for hiv with the 3rd generation elisa method which only detected antibodies at 85 days or 12 weeks. are the results conclusive even though it's only the 3rd generation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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