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Testing timeframes in days

I want to get a preliminary test at 6 weeks and a conclusive test at 3 months what does that equate to in days, 42 and 91?  Tomorrow would be 42 days from exposure would that be a good time for a preliminary test.
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Yeah you’re right. It amazes me that those that are worried can give advise to others. I still haven't figured that one out.
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It is amazing to me that so many on this forum can not accept a negative result and keep asking about their status after ten test out to 6 months from exposure.  Lots of OCD out there I guess.
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It relieves anxiety for some but I've never really seen it happen on this forum. If you want to wait and take your conclusive test just use condoms until you receive your results. Then you can go from there.
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In your opinion is there any point in a 6 week test?
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84 and 90 days. The US is 90 days and all others are 84 days.
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It's fine.  If your 42 day test is negative you can expect it to be negative at 90 days also.
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