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How Accurate Is A 4th Generation HIV Test 4 Days After Exposure That Came Out Negative?
Question: I did a 4th generation HIV test 4 days after exposure and it came out negative, how accurate is it? , and can HIV be detected 4 days after exposure?
Brief Answer:
It is not very accurate.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
4th generation HIV test after 4 days of exposure is not very accurate because antibodies or antigen against HIV at least take 15 days to develop so the most suitable time for doing the test is after 1 month of exposure to get highly reliable result.
If you want to clarify any thing else write to me again and I will help you out.
Thank you.
It is not very accurate.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
4th generation HIV test after 4 days of exposure is not very accurate because antibodies or antigen against HIV at least take 15 days to develop so the most suitable time for doing the test is after 1 month of exposure to get highly reliable result.
If you want to clarify any thing else write to me again and I will help you out.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
If I used home test like oraquick after 1 month of exposure will it be enough?
Brief Answer:
Yes absolutely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can also use rapid HIV test like oraquick after 1 month of exposure and it will also give you same result which is considered highly reliable so don't get worried much about HIV.
Be relaxed and live your life normally.
Thank you.
Yes absolutely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can also use rapid HIV test like oraquick after 1 month of exposure and it will also give you same result which is considered highly reliable so don't get worried much about HIV.
Be relaxed and live your life normally.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Last question, if I did the oraquick test after 20 days of exposure will it still be accurate or do I have to wait another 10 days ?
Brief Answer:
Yes after 20 days also the test is reliable.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The test is also reliable after 20 days of exposure also so you can go for it without any worry.
For any further query feel free to ask me again and I am here to help you out always.
Thank you
Yes after 20 days also the test is reliable.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The test is also reliable after 20 days of exposure also so you can go for it without any worry.
For any further query feel free to ask me again and I am here to help you out always.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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