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I had potential hiv exposure 3/5.i started pep 3/7(56 hours post potential exposure).test negative 3/10 using 3rd gen test&naat test. after 28 days pep test again with 3gen&naat both negative (4days post pep&33days post exposure). how accurate is it?

Q: i had potential hiv exposure 3/5.i started pep 3/7(56 hours post potential exposure).test negative 3/10 using 3rd gen test&naat test. after 28 days pep test again with 3gen&naat both negative (4days post pep&33days post exposure). how accurate is it?

: Over 905% reliable, but you need final 3rd gen antibody test at 6-8 weeks to be completely certain. Or discuss with the doctor/clinic where your PEP was prescribed.

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Over 905% reliable, but you need final 3rd gen antibody test at 6-8 weeks to be completely certain. Or discuss with the doctor/clinic where your PEP was prescribed.

Answered 5/6/2023

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A member asked:

I had potential hiv exposure 3/5.i started pep 3/7(56 hours post potential exposure).test negative 3/10 using 3rd gen test&naat test. after 28 days pep test again with 3gen&naat both negative (4days post pep&33days post exposure). how accurate is it?

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