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I took a 4th gen and rna pcr 19 days post pep. both came out negative. how accurate is it ? can i relax ?
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PEP can render hiv testing inaccurate. I think you'll have to wait 6 weeks and then retest. Your public health department can further advise you about this matter.
Answered 5/8/2023
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