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Can i test hiv positive later ?

Hello Sir,
I had an unprotected vaginal sex with a hiv positive partner,
I was unknown about her status but later I came to know that she was hiv positive since 4/5 years ago,
I was shocked and worried knowing that she was positive,
I asked her about ART (Anti Retroviral Therapy) medication whether she takes regularly or not,
She answered me that she has been taking ART since 2/3 years ,
But, still I've a doubt on her that whether  she takes medication regularly on not

and then,
I got tested through  NGOs clinic on 4th and 8th weeks after exposure and I got negative result on both test.

-Should I still be worried ?
-Can I test positive later ?
-Accuracy of 3rd generation antibodies test after 8 weeks?
-Accuracy of Rapid HIV 1/2 test at home after 2 months/ 8 weeks ?
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You should have waited for 3 months before you took either of those tests, because testing early can't prove anything. A 4th gen only requires 4 weeks, all others are 3 months.
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Move on, you tested negative at the appropriate time for it to be conclusive.  If you can't move on, get some help for anxiety.  But your tests were negative and that's that.  Believe them.
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thanks for your comments ,
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for sure i'll wait 1 more month for test but how much reliable are those 2 months test ?
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Why would there be guidelines if you could get useful test data without them?
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