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2nd fingerstick rapid test at clinic 5.5 weeks after unprotected oral sex 69 w/ female CSW and condom vaginal sex was negative (1st was 1 week post exposure).  tech at clinic said no further testing necessary.  is this true? It was in one of the heaviest HIV hot zones in the country.  do i need a 3 month follow up?
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You never had a risk, so it's enough.
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Btw it was a Clearview complete hiv 1/2 fingerstick test. 5 1/2 weeks not enough?
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Not quite. But you never had a risk, so for that reason your test is conclusive.
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but let's just assume I did have a risk. would 5 1/2 weeks be enough time to get a result with this type of test?
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You never had a risk, so your test is conclusive.
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