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Hi, I did 4th generation test after 84 days (12 weeks) from the exposure and I am afraid it is not conclusive.Should I take it after 90 days or 84 days it is enough .Why is Dr.Frascino in the body website said you should repair test after 6 months !!!!!!!! . I am very confused please help me.
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The window period is 4 weeks to 3 months. Depending were you live is 3 months 12 weeks or 13 weeks. The US is the only place that uses 13 weeks.
Hi Teak .3months mean 13 weeks or 12 and why Dr.Frascino in the body website said you should retest after 6 months and FDA What they said about the window period. Please help me.
http://www.cdc.gov/globalaids/Resources/pmtct-care/docs/TM/Module_6TM.pdf
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In an adult, a positive HIV antibody test result means that the person is infected, a person with a negative or inconclusive result may be in the “window for 4 to 6 weeks but occasionally up to 3 months after HIV exposure. Persons at high risk who initially test negative should be retested 3 months after exposure to confirm results
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In an adult, a positive HIV antibody test result means that the person is infected, a person with a negative or inconclusive result may be in the “window for 4 to 6 weeks but occasionally up to 3 months after HIV exposure. Persons at high risk who initially test negative should be retested 3 months after exposure to confirm results
3 months is accepted amongst experts as being the correct window time. Your 12 month test is 100% dependable.
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