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How Accurate Is The RNA HIV Test At 9 Days Post Exposure?

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015

Question: How accurate is the RNA HIV Qualitative Test at 9 days post exposure? Would the test pick up an infection by this time?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is too early. Repeat it after 21days for best results!

Detailed Answer:

Hi am thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this exposure to HIV and all the disturbing thoughts this has cause you. RNA test would not be conclusive before 21days after exposure. I will recommend that you go ahead and repeat this test after 21days for best and conclusive results. If the initial test is negative, it is a reassuring sign but must be interpreted with so much caution.

In all, 9days are too early to conclude. I will recommend a repeat after 21days.

I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (10 minutes later)

Thank you for the advice doctor.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for using our services. Remember, we are always at your disposal.

Until next, I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar