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If alere determine rapid is a 4th gen hiv test, why does it have the same window period as oral home hiv test? why is it not better than oral test? i had 4th gen vein at 6 weeks and 4th gen rapid finger prick at 2.5 months. both negative. test more?

Q: if alere determine rapid is a 4th gen hiv test, why does it have the same window period as oral home hiv test? why is it not better than oral test? i had 4th gen vein at 6 weeks and 4th gen rapid finger prick at 2.5 months. both negative. test more?

: No need for more testing. You clearly do not have HIV. Don't worry about it. (The oral fluids test misses up to 5% of HIV infections, no matter how long since exposure. Never use it if worried about a particular exposure.)

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No need for more testing. You clearly do not have HIV. Don't worry about it. (The oral fluids test misses up to 5% of HIV infections, no matter how long since exposure. Never use it if worried about a particular exposure.)

Answered 6/8/2023

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A member asked:

If alere determine rapid is a 4th gen hiv test, why does it have the same window period as oral home hiv test? why is it not better than oral test? i had 4th gen vein at 6 weeks and 4th gen rapid finger prick at 2.5 months. both negative. test more?

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