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Is a hiv antigen antibody test conlusive at 6 weeks ? and how long a person need to wait to check hep b and c and what is the recommended tests ?
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Yes, the HIV AgAb tests ("4th generation", "combo" tests) are conclusive after 6 weeks. Six weeks also is OK for hep B, but hep C can take longer. However, hep C is not sexually transmitted at all heterosexually (or so rarely it should be ignored); the hep C virus is sexually transmitted only between men having rough anal sexual practices with other men.
Answered 5/31/2023
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