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How long is the window period for HIV 3 or 6 months also how accurate is a test after 3 months I'm stressed out had a testest after 3 months and tested negative please reply urgently
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If you are not on chemo, then you are one of those 97%.
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Thanks Viky read that it was only 97 percent accurate
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Thanks Lizziet
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the window period is 3 months post exposure for a conclusive result.  this guideline has been in effect since 2004.

you DONT have hiv and do NOT require further testing
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3 Months result is conclusive.
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