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is duo test conclusive after 13 months?
Feb 8, 2012

hi sir/mam i am from india i had hgt risk exposure with sex worker after the exposure i did lot of test rapid test about 15 and elisa 3, pcr proviral test 1 and pcr rna test 1, all are negative in 1 year now i did duo test after 13 months the test is negative again but i have white coated toung, phelgem, fatigness pls tell me am i free from hiv or i have to wait more months for accurate result?

Response from Dr. Hightow-Weidman

Hello there- At 13 months post possible exposure, with all of your tests negative, I think you can conclusively eliminate HIV as the cause of your symptoms. I would suggest seeing a provider to find the cause so you can feel better. It's not HIV. Take care,

LHW



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