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Hiv results
I took an Icare blood rapid hiv 1/2 test at 8 weeks and tested negative. If I test again at 11 weeks with the same test and if it comes out negative would this be conclusive or do I have to test again at 12 weeks? I'm not to familiar with this Icare test and its accuracy.
COMMUNITY LEADER
The website states 99.8% accuracy, which is as accurate as any test on the market for any disease. I have already posted my opinion on the likelihood that it will change. Kindly read my first response.
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Thank you for your response
COMMUNITY LEADER
Looks like that's an antibody-only test, which is 3rd generation, but hard to tell. Your 8-week result is unlikely to change. The recommended time to consider a result conclusive with a 3rd generation test is 90 days. It is up to you whether you consider 11 weeks to be good enough or not.
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In your professional opinion how accurate are 3rd generation test? If I test negative at 11 weeks what is the likelihood it would change at 90 days?
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