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A member asked:

Hiv scare 7 weeks ago, took pep, had my first blood test today, 7 weeks post exposure, results negative, i know too soon to tell but how good is it?

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Depends on the test: Most people will be viral load positive by then but not necessarily antibody positive.

Dr Deeken agreed

Answered 4/29/2013

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