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Hello,

I tested negative (undetectable) on the HIV RNA Quantitative test and negative on the antibody test 1 month after my high risk exposure to HIV (unprotected, receptive anal, with no ejaculation).  I've read that the RNA test is most likely conclusive at this point.  However, 3 month antibody test is the best way to know for sure.  Does anyone know what the odds are that I still may have the virus after these two tests together?
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Odds are for horse tracts not HIV. PCR-RNA tests that are approved to be used in conjunction with an Antibody test. Yes you will need to test with an antibody test at three months to obtain a conclusive negative test result.
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Fine example of someone that doesn't know what he's talking about.
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I have not been on PEP or HAART.  My assumtions are the same as yours johnsllg, that if I have and undeceted viral load after 1 month, and a negative antibody test, then one can assume that I am negative.  The only way that I could be positive is if I indeed tested positive on one or the other.  

A positive one the antibody test would have revealed that I would have supressed the viral load beyond detection, correct?

I will get tested again after 3 months to be 100% sure that I am negative.  However, I just wanted additional insight as to how "conclusive" these test results would be together after one month, and what additional information anyone could provide at this point.  
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