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Hi doctor, if my fourth generation test along with pcr after 100 days comes out to be negative can it totally exclude hiv infection? i am getting anxiety issues after reading alot over internet? case is of condom broke for single exposure thanks?

Q: hi doctor, if my fourth generation test along with pcr after 100 days comes out to be negative can it totally exclude hiv infection? i am getting anxiety issues after reading alot over internet? case is of condom broke for single exposure thanks?

: Yes, a negative AgAb ("4th generation") HIV blood test at 100 days is 100% proof you do not have HIV. Even without the PCR it is conclusive, but that negative result confirms the truth. Don't get sucked into internet BS; best to stop searching online (anybody can write whatever they want, no matter how false!). Anyway, a single condom breakage is not likely to lead to HIV infection.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Yes, a negative AgAb ("4th generation") HIV blood test at 100 days is 100% proof you do not have HIV. Even without the PCR it is conclusive, but that negative result confirms the truth. Don't get sucked into internet BS; best to stop searching online (anybody can write whatever they want, no matter how false!). Anyway, a single condom breakage is not likely to lead to HIV infection.

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A member asked:

Hi doctor, if my fourth generation test along with pcr after 100 days comes out to be negative can it totally exclude hiv infection? i am getting anxiety issues after reading alot over internet? case is of condom broke for single exposure thanks?

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