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I had a doctor appoinment for general check up with had hiv test as well. but 17 hr before the blood drawn i took a emergency contraceptive pill. will that effect my hiv 4th gen test?

Q: i had a doctor appoinment for general check up with had hiv test as well. but 17 hr before the blood drawn i took a emergency contraceptive pill. will that effect my hiv 4th gen test?

: No. See previous reply to your similar question.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No. See previous reply to your similar question.

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Answered 6/7/2023

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A member asked:

I had a doctor appoinment for general check up with had hiv test as well. but 17 hr before the blood drawn i took a emergency contraceptive pill. will that effect my hiv 4th gen test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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