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hiv test accuracy
hi all,
i had unprotected vaginal sex with lady unknown HIV status , after 20 days i took screening test using ELISA methode 4th generation the result is negative , and then on 35 days i took same test but the lab technician told me that he only detect antibody because P24 antigen detected on few weeks after exposure , meaning on 2nd test ( 35 days ) only antibody test but using ELISA 4th gen. any expert can explain how the accurate my test? are they conclusive
thanks
i had unprotected vaginal sex with lady unknown HIV status , after 20 days i took screening test using ELISA methode 4th generation the result is negative , and then on 35 days i took same test but the lab technician told me that he only detect antibody because P24 antigen detected on few weeks after exposure , meaning on 2nd test ( 35 days ) only antibody test but using ELISA 4th gen. any expert can explain how the accurate my test? are they conclusive
thanks
Hello,
An HIV test at the right time will give you accurate results.
A 4th generation test should be done at 4 weeks post exposure and a SIMPLE HIV test at THREE months post exposure.
Keep calm and test at the right time.
Take care
An HIV test at the right time will give you accurate results.
A 4th generation test should be done at 4 weeks post exposure and a SIMPLE HIV test at THREE months post exposure.
Keep calm and test at the right time.
Take care
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