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9 Weeks Rapid HIV Test
Hello. I had unprotected sex with two CSWs of unknown status. I got a rapid test at 6 weeks, the result was non-reactive, and another rapid test at 9 weeks, the result was non-reactive. Both rapid tests used finger-picking method. Is this a good indicator of my 13 weeks result? CDC recommended to test at 3 months and even up to 6 months, should I keep testing until 6 months after the exposure? Thank you.
thanks james. i also took isotretinoin for treatment of body acne. since isotretinoin is also a drug used for some cancer/chemo treatment, will that delay the development of hiv antibody?
The CDC has said a 3 month test is conclusive since 2004. However, your result will not change.
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