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When Should HIV Test Be Done After Intercourse?

Doctor i dont have any symptoms i am completely fit.but for my satisfaction i want to say that i have done intercouse with a housewife women as the sexual relation is from 8 years. And after six months i have done a one time normal hiv test from a clinic. The result is negative.shall i need to retest?
Sat, 10 Sep 2016
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Hi & Welcome to HCM.
There's no need to do the same test again.
The "window period" is the time interval between exposed to HIV & to develop a positive test thereafter.
In most of the cases the tests are positive between 4 to 12 weeks upon exposure. Since you've already done this test after 6 months of exposure or sexual encounter ad such there's no need to repeat the test. However, if you wish you can undergo the fourth generation test for HIV.
Mind you get the HIV status done for your partner and use condom to protect yourself in the future.
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When Should HIV Test Be Done After Intercourse?

Hi & Welcome to HCM. There s no need to do the same test again. The window period is the time interval between exposed to HIV & to develop a positive test thereafter. In most of the cases the tests are positive between 4 to 12 weeks upon exposure. Since you ve already done this test after 6 months of exposure or sexual encounter ad such there s no need to repeat the test. However, if you wish you can undergo the fourth generation test for HIV. Mind you get the HIV status done for your partner and use condom to protect yourself in the future.