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Negative results after 45 days
Hello,
I have tested negative after a window period of 45 days. As I received the results within 15 minutes, I assume that I had a Rapid HIV test. My question is this: The laboratory employee took blood sample from a vein instead of my finger. Is this an indication that the rapid test was of latest-earlier generation thus my window period varies accordingly?
I am asking because I currently reside in Africa and even though the facility I went is of a UK charity with all the equipment in place, I still have my concerns.
Thank you
George
I have tested negative after a window period of 45 days. As I received the results within 15 minutes, I assume that I had a Rapid HIV test. My question is this: The laboratory employee took blood sample from a vein instead of my finger. Is this an indication that the rapid test was of latest-earlier generation thus my window period varies accordingly?
I am asking because I currently reside in Africa and even though the facility I went is of a UK charity with all the equipment in place, I still have my concerns.
Thank you
George
I know the levels of window period already but thanks for the reply.
My question was rather concetrating on which generation my test seems to be. I can go back and ask them but as i mentioned before I am in a developing country of Africa and is not as easy as it sounds..
My question was rather concetrating on which generation my test seems to be. I can go back and ask them but as i mentioned before I am in a developing country of Africa and is not as easy as it sounds..
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