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RNA-PCR HIV test.???

Can RNA-PCR test detects the HIV infection earlier than HIV if yes then how early
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794412 tn?1240127351
These tests are usally acurate after 28 days,but are not recomended for hiv diagnosis.
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i asked how much time it requires to be positive if one is in its window period
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755829 tn?1246919225
RNA-PCR tests are not the best tests for HIV, generally they are used for screening only, an OralQuick Oral swab Antibody test or blood anti body test are approved testing methods.  
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