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Is HIV DUO Test Done 6 Months Post Exposure Conclusive?

Posted on Fri, 23 Dec 2016

Question: hi doctor, HIV window period more than 6 possible doctor? I have taken HIV duo test after 6 month of risky exposure.it's negative. can I take this as a convulsive result. or need to take after 1 year test doctor? late sero conversion possible?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes definitely the result is conclusive.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM.

If HIV Duos test is negative after 6months then it is 100% conclusive because the window period for it varies from 15 days to 3 months so no need to get tested again. Be relaxed, allay the fear or anxiety of HIV and move ahead in life happily with the family.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

thanks doctor.. late sero conversion possible doctor

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not possible.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

Late seroconversion after 6 months is not possible so don't get worried or tensed as you are risk free from HIV. Forget the episode and move on in life.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (22 minutes later)

thanks doctor.. biggest lesson learnt in my life...

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back once again.

I am happy to hear that you had learnt your lession from past exposure and you are welcome any time in future if any help is needed from me. Stay happy and healthy always. Wish you very happy life ahead

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad