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2 yrs unprotected vaginal sex w/HIV+ woman.

After 2 yrs of unprotected sex, recently partner received HIV diagnosis. Feb 2 was last exposure. I've had roughly 14 tests including 3 RNA's (days 12, 20, 35), 5 fourth gen's (days 10, 28, 35, 55, 62), and multiple rapid finger pricks. 9 weeks of negative results. Am I in the clear?
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Thx, Curfew X 4 your obviously knowledgeable advice as I see u in archives of this forum. You're absolutely ryte. So many "what if's" and thinking p24 portion of test isn't sensitive enuff and that I have some weird immune system that causes the RNA test 2 miss "x amount" copies p/ml. The online testing svc, my doc, free public testing site, archives of medhelp expert forum, doc on Singapore forum all say 2 drop it, not 2 mention the BAASH/AEGA position on window period for 4th gen testing, all theez factors should conclude this 4 me and my pockets are suffering, but it's knowing that I had 100+ unprotected vaginal sex acts w/HIV source haunts me. I'm guessing I'm not the 1st 2 doubt clear science. Once again, thx, Curfew X, as there's no outlet 2 alleviate theez feelings.
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You are WAY overtesting, and you are risking eventually getting a false positive, which I imagine won't be good for your psychological state.  Your tests are as good as conclusive, given that 4th generation tests are considered conclusive at 28 days  If you wish to test at 12 weeks - for PEACE OF MIND only - you can do so.  However, the relentless testing between now and then isn't helping at all.
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