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What's the latest cdc guidelines about fourth generation lab test ?

Can someone here tell little bit about the newest cdc guidelines regredless the conclusiveness of the fourth generation test, does negative result of this test  after one month a good sign and what about the final test of three monthe thnks
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If a negative 4th gen hiv test is negative at 28 days,it will be sure still remain at 3 months later provided no more additional new risks exposure.
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A 4th generation test is accurate 28 days after the exposure. It's not necessary to repeat it 3 months later.
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