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HIV testing and regarding 4th gen Duo
Hi there. So on July 28th, 10pm I had unprotected sex with a female of unknown status (29yrs old coast guard) who says they test once per year. Few days later I had really bad sore throat and sinus issues. Passed eventually. Probably unrelated in this situation.
On August 23rd this past Thursday I took an HIV 4th gen antigen and antibody test. Test came back non reactive. At this point am I considered good? What is the exact day I took the test from exposure? I'm guessing 26 days?
Test done at Quest Diagnostics.
On August 23rd this past Thursday I took an HIV 4th gen antigen and antibody test. Test came back non reactive. At this point am I considered good? What is the exact day I took the test from exposure? I'm guessing 26 days?
Test done at Quest Diagnostics.
You tested at 26 days although I think you were advised before to wait for 28. Maybe that is ok but you should have waited for the full window to expire.
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So I did test at the 26 day mark? I can never figure out what days to count I guess, like the actual day etc.
Also no one has advised me on anything.
I originally mixed you up with someone else with a similar name, sorry. A duo is conclusive at 28 days and any other test after 3 months. I think a few days early is still ok because the guidelines try to be conservative, so just relax and someone will confirm.
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