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Is my test conclusive?

(Female here) I had unprotected anal sex (receiving) with ejaculation (inside) 6 weeks and two days ago. The giver said he is negative, and I got a full blood draw test two weeks later, and then a rapid 4th gen test four days ago (one day short of 6 weeks) and another rapid fourth gen duo test today. All came back negative.
I’m just extremely paranoid and am worried due to the fact I’m having some joint pain. I know this is likely from stress but I’m still scared. I haven’t had swollen lymph nodes, no ulcers, no fever (only a temp of 99.6 briefly one afternoon). I had a bit of a sore throat but it has gotten better since I took my allergy medicine and I was dealing with constipation so I took miralax which has made my stool softer.
Long story short- I just want to know if you feel my tests are conclusive. Most things I’ve read say rapid duo test at 6 weeks is conclusive?
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Hello,

Your tests were negative and entirely conclusive towards that exposure. You are clear! Congrats and always practice safe sex with partners you aren't 100% certain of status. As you probably know, receptive anal sex carries the highest risk of infection.  
Best of health and life, C.M.
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Thank you so much. The window period issue has kinda thrown me off but knowing that the Rapid antigen/antibody is conclusive by 6 weeks is very helpful.
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You only had to wait 4 weeks and you are safe so can stop worrying. There is no purpose in taking more tests. Symptoms are useless as a diagnostic for HIV so you need to stop Googling cold turkey and also stop examining your body, then you can relax.
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Thank you for this. Your comments on it being conclusive at 4 weeks are very calming.
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