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people when do you see hiv antibodies after exposure?i took a rapid test almost a month after i had sex. it came out negative is that too soon to be true i am starting to worry.it has been  almost two months since i get tested and now i need to take a next hiv test for a job i am starting so i am really not feeling comfortable now. am i going to come out negative when i go for the test tuesday what are my chances?do you see antibodies in a month?how safe i am with a condoms,do the hiv cells still slip through?
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Hi Ananias,

If a person is infected (which you are not because you used condoms correctly), antibodies can be detected by testing beginning from 2 weeks, and averaging at 25 days. The antibody test is conclusive at 3 months.

But you don't have to worry ok? Because you are fine!

All the best in your new-found career!


May God bless


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8 weeks is a good time to go for a test but 3 months is better but if ur negtive at 8 weeks i wounld not worry about it thanks
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but when can you detect antibodies in your system
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thanks
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Hi Ananias,

If you used condoms for your anal or vaginal sex, and they did not tear, break or leak, then you don't have hiv, and your test will be negative.

You can take the test for your job with confidence!


May God bless


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