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3 or 6 months??

livinglife4
I have read here that testing for HIV is conclusive 3 months after your exposure. But on "the Body" website that Dr. sometimes suggests doing a test at 3 AND 6 months...

Very confusing the two conflicting answers... Any thoughts, please clear this for me.

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dave1973
6 month is extremely uncommon as I read many posts on this forum. Per my impression, its less than 1/millions. Less than chance you get hit by lighting. Hope it relieves your anxiety.
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livinglife4
Why do some Dr,s still insist on testing out to 6 months? Is it common??
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Frank303
3 months.
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