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A member asked:
Why do some doctors say rapid hiv test are 100% conclusive after 6 months and others say it can miss infections? ive had 8 rapid test between 12 weeks and 2 years after exposure?
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Some doctors aren't aware of new data evolving over the past 20 years and others are just hyper conservative in their advice. No expert in HIV/AIDS believes these things or so advises patients. That said, the rapid HIV tests miss some infections no matter when they are done. Almost certainly you do not have HIV, but consider a lab-based test for final reassurance. Good luck.
Answered 3/9/2023
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