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After a month of my last encounter, what hiv test is 100% effective after a month. doctor help me know what test i need to get for 100% sure.

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HIV Testing: The most accurate HIV test one month after possible exposure is the HIV RNA pcr test. This measures the virus and not the antibody response. It is thought to be 100% accurate from 21 days post exposure.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

After a month of my last encounter, what hiv test is 100% effective after a month. doctor help me know what test i need to get for 100% sure.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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