
Is Negative RNA PCR HIV Test After 16 Days Of Possible Exposure Conclusive?

Brief Answer:
No further testing is required
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms
RNA PCR is quite sensitive, negative test 48 hours after exposure certainly rules out HIV infection. As you have done the test after 16 days, negative test rules out HIV infection. No further testing is required.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
No further testing is required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
RNA PCR is quite sensitive, negative test 48 hours after exposure certainly rules out HIV infection. As you have done the test after 16 days, negative test rules out HIV infection. No further testing is required.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thank you! Ive just read some conflicting info on the internet that you should wait atleast 21-28 days for something definitive. Not the case?
Brief Answer:
No further testing is required
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
The waiting period is for test which detect antibody level in the blood which require latent time for formation. The test like RNA PCR which detects RNA directly does not require lag time.
Rest be assured there is no need for further testing
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha
No further testing is required
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
The waiting period is for test which detect antibody level in the blood which require latent time for formation. The test like RNA PCR which detects RNA directly does not require lag time.
Rest be assured there is no need for further testing
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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