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Should I take PCR test.

96 or 97 days ago I had unprotected test with a woman.We were using a condom but she took it off and we had 3 min. sex without a condom. She told me that she had unprotected sex, one month before. She took a third-generation test the next day and her result was negative.
4 weeks ago or maybe more my lymph nodes in my left armpit are swollen (it is still so). I took 3rd generation ELISA test in 75th days and 4th generation combo test at 30th, 86th and 93rd days all were negative. But still, I am not comfortable with my result. What do you think about my result? Could you tell me if I take a PCR test, would it be more accurate? How can I forget this situation? I have severe anxiety. I am tired of this.
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We are glad you have tested negative and as our members have stated, that result is conclusive. We wish you the best.

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But is there any possibility, antibody would miss the correct result and PCR can catch? Can it happen? I know it looks silly, but I need to ask about this. Please help me.
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Your question was already answered. There is nothing more to add.
https://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV-Prevention/Very-Worried-About-the-Situation/show/3047779
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But I did not ask there about PCR test. I am thinking about to take an PCR test.
You have tested conclusively negative. PCR is only for early detection with a known positive individual, at 93+ days you don't need this test, your antibody test was accurate at this point.

You should invest your money in to seeking therapy, since you definitely suffer from an anxiety disorder.  

We have already offered you the best we could from here and neglecting our advice each time and posting here isn't something that will help you, therapy will. Go for it.
But is there any possibility, antibody would miss the correct result and PCR can catch? Can it be happen? I know it looks silly, but I need to ask about this.
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