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Final question Teak and Lizzie Lou, et al. Please don't get mad

Ok, so you have repeatedly assessed my situation as no risk.  I had myself tested though just today 13 weeks post exposure using the rapid test kit.  It came back non-reactive.

Now my question is, I recently learned that some HIV+ are what they term as LTNP, i just want to know if for instance an HIV+ who is an LTNP takes an HIV antibody test will it still come up reactive even if he is LTNP?

Can I take my result as a conclusive one?

Thanks a lot in advance
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Thank you so much for being patient with me and answering my question.  Like I said, this will be my last question regarding the matter.

I have learned so much with this experience, and I thank you sincerely for educating and trying to help in your own way.

God bless you Teak. :)
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I understand the consequences of repeated posting, hence I stated in my title that this will be my last question.  I just learned about the ltnp recently, that's why I am asking.

Thanks a lot for your answer.  More power and God bless. :)
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Yes a LTNP will always test positive.
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Continuing to post over a situation which has been assessed as a no risk exposure may result in a ban.

NO RISK = NO NEED TO TEST

NEGATIVE AT 13 WEEKS = CONCLUSIVELY NEGATIVE
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