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6 weeks negative - Should I do another test?

To Dr HHH,

I have read your forums and in them all you do state that the 6 week test is conclusive.
I tested negative after taking the test 7 weeks after the risky exposure.

Could you please advice?
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the CURRENT guideline set by the fda, manufacturers of the tests, and the cdc...is 3 months post exposure for a conclusive test result.
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Ok, you need to be patient...people answer questions for free and on our own time.

3 months is conclusive. I believe the dr's on this site say 8 weeks is conclusive or good in most situations but here on this forum we use the 3 months because that is the approved time frame.
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Please could someone answer my question? I m dyiing with anxiety.....
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Please Vance , could you answer my question? I m dyiing with anxiety.....
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Hi Vance,

Thanks for answering, I had protected sex but during the act the condom broke.
So I did go ahead and tested for HIV 1 and 2 using the elisa test. It came out negative.

So far I havent had any symptoms but I was wondering if I should take another test or is the 6 weeks test conclusive?
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This is not the Dr's forum. If ou want free advice tell us your risk and we will let you know if testing was even necessary.
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