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floridamale
Hi everyone. New to the site.can somebody please elaborate on the correct window period for hiv testing. Thanks
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Is 3 months definitely the cut off point for a conclusive in the clear
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The window period is 4 weeks to 3 months. If you had an exposure you can obtain your conclusive negative test result 3 months post exposure.
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