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 Not as good as a viral load. The p24 is an older test. It can be useful, and it is what we used to do. But now a viral load is likely to be more accurate. Since the antibodies usually show up after a few weeks to months - there is a short 'window' for doing these viral tests to test for HIV - and right now it is a viral load that is preferred over a p24. It is likely to be more sensitive and more accurate as far as I know. Hope that helps. CC | ||
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