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Is a rapid test conclusive after 6 months?
Hi,
I had a single rapid blood test (3rd gen) done by a clinic, and the results came back right away indicating I am negative.
My exposure was giving oral sex around 6 months ago. And unprotected anal (topping) 9 months ago.
Can I accept this as a negative? Now my mind is looking to things like false negatives. Or that maybe I don’t produce anti bodies. Is a single negative test enough?
I had a single rapid blood test (3rd gen) done by a clinic, and the results came back right away indicating I am negative.
My exposure was giving oral sex around 6 months ago. And unprotected anal (topping) 9 months ago.
Can I accept this as a negative? Now my mind is looking to things like false negatives. Or that maybe I don’t produce anti bodies. Is a single negative test enough?
You never had a risk. Any and all tests are always negative if you never had a risk. Ya, stop testing. No risk, no reason to test. You don't have HIV.
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Risks for hiv only include unprotected vaginal or anal penetrating intercourse or sharing IV drug needles. Air and saliva inactivate the virus.
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