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Is A Negative HIV Test At 6 Weeks Conclusive?

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014

Question: Is negative hiv rapid test at 6 weeks a good sign and what is the like hood that by 22 weeks it can be positive
I meant by 12 weeks

Answered by Dr. Arun (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing can be said conclusively..

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist answering your concern.

- Rapid test result of HIV after 6 weeks is not conclusive. It is necessary to confirm the result after 12 weeks.

I will be happy to answer your future concern, kindly come up with query.

We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad