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Is it useful to do a hiv rna test after 15 days without any symptoms? my doctor described my contact as not carrying any risk but i just wanted to make sure for my peace of mind?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It will be accurate: the negative result will confirm you were not infected.

Answered 8/1/2023

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