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I had an unprotected exposure in January

Was tested two weeks ago with a full std panel lab test / 4th gen hiv test negative, then yesterday with a rapid unigold fingerprick test at around 180 days from exposure. Must I worry about late conversion/being positive later on or may I breathe easy and continue relations with my partner?
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Yet another oraquick rapid fingerprick test at 189 days. Now I'm convinced I have a severe mental health obsession and need help. Thank you guys for your help and guidance.
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Enough, please.
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I sure hope so. I'm so tempted by anxiety to keep testing. But I don't have to anymore right?
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Not even a risk. You can move on knowing you're okay.
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Cdc also mentions 6 months in rare cases. also ny exposure was giving head to three different guys at same time.
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If you look at the correct sites and talk to the right people nothing is conflicting.
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Alright I'm sorry. But you can't fault someone for playing it safe and cautious when it comes to their health, with so much conflicting info out there.
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Not playing this game. 3 months IS CONCLUSIVE. no one tests positive after 3 months, probably not past 6 weeks to be honest.
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Do you recommend an Elisa 3rd gen test or are the rapids sufficient enough?
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Yes. 90 days = 3 months 180 = 6 months
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I just know that the CDC website/hotline still says 3% of people dont turn positive til 6 months, and although that's outdate, its still out there and I wanna make sure I hitat mark. so would 180 days be considered 6 months? Pretending its still 2003
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Okay cool, i'll try to move on
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The maximum window period is 3 months and has been since 2004
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If I wanted to hit the maximum probably outdated 6 month window period, would that rapid test at 180 days suffice?
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Your test is more than conclusive. You don't have HIV
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