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Time of seroconversion

Hello, I'm 25 years old man from Russia. In December 2008 i had a vaginal sex with CSW in Kazakhstan. Sex was safe, but condom was cheap and its quality is questionable.

After 45 days since that risc the result of HIV test (Abbot Architect Combo Ag+Ab) is NEG. Also, no STD's was detected.
Today, after 56 days since that risk, i did another HIV testing in my city's best lab, but the result would be ready in 2 days.

So, i would like to ask you a few questions:
1. Did i have a real risc of getting HIV ?
2. Can i trust today's test or additional testing is needed?
3. What's the difference between Abbot AxSYM and Abbot Architect systems?
4. What is the maximum time of seroconversion on Architect system?
P.S. Sorry for my English, but i hope you understood what i wanted to say :)
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For testing this site use the CDC guideline which is 3 months post exposure.
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Thank you! Yes, i know that a good condom is really protecting and the results of the 3rd generation tests is concusive at 3 months, but my situation in not so clear. That condom looked bad and the feeling during the act was uncomfortable. Also, the Architect system is a 4th-generation system, so i suppose the "seronegative window" to be less, then on 3rd-generation systems.
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1. Condom used-no risk
2. testing at 3 months is conclusive
3. Not qualified to answer
4. Not qualified to answer
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