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Might it be that a a hiv antibody test detect after 10 months since exposure?

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Yes: If the antibody test is positive and is confirmed by western blot, it provides a definitive diagnosis of infection. A negative test may not rule out infection and it may be prudent to get test for HIV nucleic acid, to be certain.

Answered 6/10/2014

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