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Can hiv not show up on a 4th gen test up to a year i have read articles where it sometimes takes a year to show up plz help im really freaking out i have done 4th gen test up to 10 months all negative?

Q: can hiv not show up on a 4th gen test up to a year i have read articles where it sometimes takes a year to show up plz help im really freaking out i have done 4th gen test up to 10 months all negative?

: No blood test give you 100% accuracy so we have to trust evidence based practice. If you are otherwise healthy, a negative 4th generation test after 90 days is conclusive. You have nothing to worry; however, you should practice safe sex so you won't have more "headache" in the future. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No blood test give you 100% accuracy so we have to trust evidence based practice. If you are otherwise healthy, a negative 4th generation test after 90 days is conclusive. You have nothing to worry; however, you should practice safe sex so you won't have more "headache" in the future. Take care.

Dr Mansour agreed

Answered 4/19/2023

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A member asked:

Can hiv not show up on a 4th gen test up to a year i have read articles where it sometimes takes a year to show up plz help im really freaking out i have done 4th gen test up to 10 months all negative?

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