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40 day test
I took a hiv test 12 days after possible exposure and it came back negative. I then took one at 40 days and also came back negative. I am still very worried, how accurate is the test at 40 days?
Thank you for responding to my posting. My possible exposure was I had intercourse with this guy I did not know very well and I had drank too much and I don't remember if we used a condom. We had sex for less than ten minutues. I know that probablly doesn't matter but I wanted to add it. Thanks again
I've read a response to this question on the expert forum. According to the doctor, a 4 week test is about 90% accurate, it means that your negative test result is unlikely to change. His response is based on his personal working experience. However, you need to retest at 12 weeks to be 100% sure.
Maybe you should have asked Teak and Lizzie to assess your risk first. In most cases I've read on the forum, testing is not necessary.
Maybe you should have asked Teak and Lizzie to assess your risk first. In most cases I've read on the forum, testing is not necessary.
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