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AS u guys know that hiv1 can produce p24 antigens..as hiv2 is very rare it is mostly found in ghana ..my question is that if hiv 1 can produce p24 antigens early stage that it is conclusive at 28 days with fourth generation test...and certain at 6 weeks...then why testing for hiv is required 12 weeks..most experts believe in 4 week negative 4 generation test
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so u mean to say that 12 week is conclusiv
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http://www.fda.gov/downloads/BiologicsBloodVaccines/BloodBloodProducts/ApprovedProducts/LicensedProductsBLAs/BloodDonorScreening/InfectiousDisease/UCM216314.pdf

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Current methods for the detection of HIV may not detect all infected individuals. An ARCHITECT HIV Ag/Ab Combo test result that is nonreactive does not exclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2. Nonreactive results in this assay for individuals with prior exposure to HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 may be due to antigen and antibody levels below the limit of detection of this assay.
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They don't say that at all.
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sir..FDA approved new tests which helps in early detection of hiv..they say it is conclusiv after one month
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There are no tests marketed or sold to give a conclusive negative test earler than 3 months.

STOP STARTING NEW THREADS.
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