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HIV proviral DNA test accuracy
Recently I had protected veginal and unprotected oral (she gave me oral) sex with an escort girl in Bangalore, India. After that I was scared and took "HIV proviral DNA by PCR" test after 7 days of exposure which came negative. Equipment used was Rotor Gene 3000. What is accuracy of this test at 7 days? What is the difference between HIV RNA test and Proviral DNA test? What are my chances of getting HIV from above exposure? I am really scared. Dr. Jose Gonzalez-Garcia mentioned on this forum that HIV RNA test is highly accurate after 7 days. Is it the same with Proviral DNA test also?
Good indication of what? When you have no rick it means you can't get it. So any testing is conclusive, but watch out for the false positive
Thanks for your response. But still I am worried. Can you please tell me how reliable this "HIV Proviral DNA test" is at 7 days? Just for my peace of mind. Can I take a HIV duo test at 14 days? Will it be a good indication?
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