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Is this Test Enough

I got unprotected oral sex from a sex worker at the beginning of January.  I had a PCR DNA test at 19 days and it was negative.  I also just went and had the hom acces at 6 weeks and it was negative.  Is that enough for me to move on?  How should I judge weeks?  If this happened on January 4th, meaning that last week was my 6th week after potential exposure and I have started 7th week, can I rest easy.
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What do you mean teak?  I thought those were the best tests.  I did not know there was something wrong with them.  The PCR DNA test is for early identification according to the website i got it.  I spoke with the head lab person and he said the test at between 16-21 days is 93% accurate.  Said the only risk is potential false positive but those rates are low.  Isnt the Home Access test FDA approved and is a blood test?  What is wrong with that test?  

Thnk you for you help!
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You were never at risk of contracting HIV to begin with. Hope that when you do have a real risk you use the proper test at the proper times.
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