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HIV testing

Hello. I had a question about HIV testing. My last exposure was 87 days ago. At a little over 5 weeks (37 days), I had a rapid blood test which was negative. Then I had a RNA QL test at a little over 6 weeks (44 days) negative, and last I had another rapid blood test at 11 weeks and 4 days negative,(81 days). The risk was a vaginal sex. I know CDC says 84 days(12weeks) Is there any need for further testing?
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The window period for a HIV antibody test is estimated to be three months after exposure to HIV infection. Antibody tests are extremely accurate in detecting the presence of HIV antibodies. Antibody tests are very sensitive and so will detect very small levels of HIV antibodies.
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Thanks for the comment. So would you say 81 days is an appropriate amount of days to be conclusive for antibodies?
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Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.
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No. You are conclusively negative. Your status would not change in 3 days.
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