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difference between 3rd and fourth generation

after unprotected vaginal sex i did a test at 10.5 weeks past exposure for HIV 1-2 i don't know what generation is used but it is a rapid test i got my results same day negative is it conclusive and lets say its 3rd generation is it accurate ?
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thank you both for your great work:)
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186166 tn?1385259382
good but not conclusive
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yea but does it matter what generation used ? and 10.5 weeks is it good result ?
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3 months post exposure is conclusive.
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