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What is the time frame for testing for stds and hiv after a high risk exposure and consider them conclusive?

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Varies: The time frame for taking an STD test varies based on the incubation period for the infection and can differ from person to person. GC/CT is 2-6 days. Syphilis is 3-6 weeks. Hep B and HSV is 4-6 weeks. HIV - RNA is 9-11days. HIV - Antibody is 1-3 months. Testing before these time frames can possibly give you a false negative.

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Answered 12/3/2016

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At 4 months after high risk exposure to positive hiv female I had a negative std panel and a combo hiv test negative as well. Also had a hiv at home test that was negative. Am I truly negative?

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