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Are Negative HIV 1&2 Ag/Ab And HIV RNA PCR Test Results Conclusive 29 Days After Exposure?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Feb 2017
Question: Hello, both of these tests were taken about 29 days post potential hiv exposure both are negative. Can I breath easy now? I know there will still need to be a follow up but what is the likelyhood they are false negatives? Thank you for your time.
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes absolutely.

Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxxxx,

Welcome to HCM.

I have seen the attached report according to which
HIV 1&2 Ag/Ab and HIV RNA PCR test are negative after 29days of exposure which is considered 95% accurate and the chances of being the result false negative are unlikley so you can definitely breath in easily as there is no risk and you are safe from HIV. Be relaxed and move on in life happily with family.

Thank You
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Dr. Sunil Jangid

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Are Negative HIV 1&2 Ag/Ab And HIV RNA PCR Test Results Conclusive 29 Days After Exposure?

Brief Answer: Yes absolutely. Detailed Answer: Dear xxxxxxxxx, Welcome to HCM. I have seen the attached report according to which HIV 1&2 Ag/Ab and HIV RNA PCR test are negative after 29days of exposure which is considered 95% accurate and the chances of being the result false negative are unlikley so you can definitely breath in easily as there is no risk and you are safe from HIV. Be relaxed and move on in life happily with family. Thank You