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HIV & STD test after 4 years of exposure.

Hi,

I had an exposure 4 years ago. After that I abstained from sex. And tested few days ago. Laboratory is a good one. Snapshot of my test is uploaded in my photos. I translated it here. My test results are like this:

                              RESULT:              UNIT:                REFERENCE RANGES:
HIV P24 Antigen      Negative 0.07        Index                Negative  0.25
HIV 1/2 Antibody      Negative 0.04        Index                Negative  0.25

Method: ELFA

Hsv Type 2 IgM      0.13                 Ratio       Negative  1.1        
Hsv Type 2 IgG      <2                    RU/mL     Negative  22
VDRL                    Negative

My Questions are:
*After 4 years is antigen test relevant?
*After 4 years is HIV1/2 antibody test is relevant? Is it true that HIV antibodies decrease in time?
*Why Antigen and antibody levels are not ZERO? What does 0.07 and 0.04 mean?
*Why HSV IgM and IgG are not ZERO?
*Can I move on? Do I need any other test like HIV PCR?

I'd appreciate your answers? Thank you very much?
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Post in the HIV and HSV forums.
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Please check snapshot of my test in my PROFILE/PHOTOS.. Thanks
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