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How reliable is the 20min fast hiv test? if it's negative 3 months after last sexual intercourse?

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Very: They are reported as "over 99%" accurate. That is for all who might test. If you might be in a very high risk, then the accuracy might be off a little. If worrisome, you can repeat at 6 months, which is the length of occupational exposure surveilance for medical personnel who contact blood or bodily fluids.

Answered 4/13/2013

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A member asked:

How reliable is the 20min fast hiv test? if it's negative 3 months after last sexual intercourse?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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