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Rapid test query

what is the conclusive time for a rapid hiv antibody(HIV1 and HIV2) ? My laboratorain says its 6 months ? What do u guys think it is ? 3 or 6 ?
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Thank you so much ... Its time to move on.  Thanks so much for your help to me ...
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No
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I was on medicines due to swollen lymph problems ... Does that increase window period?
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You don;t have HIV
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By the way report was non-reactive
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I have been tested by immunodot HIV 1 and 2 rapid test by AIDS-RS kit at lab ..
This test was 3 months and 4 days after the exposure ...
M i negative 100% ? My worries are over ?
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8 weeks tests are most unlikely to change. Get yourself tested at 12 weeks mark. Please follow safe sex.
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I was quite drunk so i didnt remember whether sex was protected or not ... Is my 8 week test a good indicator ? What percent do you consider it correct ?
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Symptoms are nothing.  Test your self with the right time. What was your exposure?
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No they can't. 3 months is conclusive.
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Thanks buddy .. Do you think syntomps can show up after 8 weeks ? Caus i have a sore throat + swollen armpit gland. After 9 weeks or so ... I have been tested negative at 8 weeks by above test?
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12 weeks is conclusive.
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