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unprotected sex & wanted to do pcr test at 28 day mark

dear doctor

  today I am at 28 day mark shall I do pcr test as hiv duo test is not available,  what is the accuracy of pcr testing at 28th day mark & he said results will be available after a week plz advice me wht should I do
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dear sir,  
  can I do duo test after 28 day whenever it's possible or I have to do it on 28th day only, plz advice  
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No need to test her or find her viral load, it is you that you should be concerned with.
28 day DUO test and a 3 month antibody test.
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when to test for duo can it will be tested after 28 day mark, I.e on 30, 34, 36 .37 day after unprotected sex with hiv positive women,


how to know the viral load of a positive women, I tested her she was reactive by tridot method but now what will be her viral load
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You need to do a Duo test, PCR is good for early detection but still needs confirming.

Don't waste your money on a PCR, just find a place that offers a Duo.

Best Wishes

James
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