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Hiv test 4th and western blot result negative after 20 months of exposure. Did I do rna pcr for double sure? Is any possibilities become positive in this test? Pls hlp.
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YOU CAN DO RNA OR PCR TEST RNA tests detect the virus directly (instead of the antibodies to HIV) and thus can detect HIV at about 10 days after infections soon as it appears in the bloodstream, before antibodies develop. These tests cost more than antibody tests and are generally not used as a screening test, although your doctor may order one as a follow-up test, after a positive antibody test, or as part of a clinical workup.
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No. Don't worry and remove the obsessive thought.
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No need to do any further testing.
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