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I made a terrible decision and tried something I've never done before.  I recd anal from ts sex worker.  I am almost sure that the condom stayed on. I don't have much reason to doubt that it didn't stay on, but I'm trying hard to remember the specific details.  Anxiety is killing me.  I spoke to the person the next day and told her of my worries.  She kind of laughed, asked what are you freaking out about. I asked if she gets tested and she said yes, yes, then told me she'd have to call me back.  So I didn't get the confident answer I was looking for.  
I am looking into getting a RNA test 10'days post exposure.  I did get a hep b booster in the last few days.  
I am torn because someone posted the exact same situation to Dr Hansfeld last year and he didn't recommend testing at all.

1) does this warrant testing?
2) Will the hep b booster shot cause a false positive for RNA test?
3) What is the chance of false positive on RNA test?
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No reason for testing, no risk.
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I think I'm going to go ahead with the RNA test. If it comes back neg, that can help me get through this. In my mind it would be enough confidence for me. I am really freeking out about the possibility of a false positive though. In some posts Dr H said it had a decent level of false positive, but in the most recen posts he says that is was a problem with PCR tests a while ago, not so much anymore.

Thoughts?
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1.protected anal sex does not warrant testing provided the condom was used properly.
2. no
3. there is a small chance of a false positive. a 4th generation combo test at 28 days will be conclusive to settle your nerves, but i'm sure it will be negative. don't get stressed. you'll be fine.
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Also, I am very worried about a false positive on the RNA test.  Any thoughts?
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