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Testing during possible seroconversion

I had protected sex. I’m almost certain the condom didn’t break. 30 days after the incident I had a 4th he ration hiv test which is negative. At the time of the test I had a a bad cold/flu. I could put this down to a normal illness because other people I work with are also ill. If it was a seroconversion illness would the test still pick up an infection because It’s conclusive after 28 days. Would it detect the p24 antigen and antibodies ? Thanks
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3191940 tn?1447268717
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If the condom did not VISIBLY break, and you would know, you didn't have a risk for HIV at all.  Also, your test was conclusive, no matter what.
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Unrelated to this though. If you was in seroconversion would the 4th gen test still pick it up at this time frame ?
Yes, of course.  The 4th generation test looks for both antigens and antibodies. Antigens start to form VERY quickly after the event.  
Ok thanks.
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