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Do i need an hiv retest? i started pep (tld regime) within 22 hours of exposure to known hiv positive person. i tested negative on 4 weeks post pep using ag/ab test and again i tested negative 5 months post pep using rapid test (immunochromatograph?

Q: do i need an hiv retest? i started pep (tld regime) within 22 hours of exposure to known hiv positive person. i tested negative on 4 weeks post pep using ag/ab test and again i tested negative 5 months post pep using rapid test (immunochromatograph?

: These test results show you do not have HIV. All is well.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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These test results show you do not have HIV. All is well.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/23/2023

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A member asked:

Do i need an hiv retest? i started pep (tld regime) within 22 hours of exposure to known hiv positive person. i tested negative on 4 weeks post pep using ag/ab test and again i tested negative 5 months post pep using rapid test (immunochromatograph?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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