Is A 3 Month HIV Test Conclusive

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IS 3 MONTHS TEST CONCLUSIVE FOR HIV

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Is an HIV test at three months conclusive?

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HIV-2 test conclusive at 3 months?

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3 month test conclusive for everyone?

Posted by Worried12, 3 Replies

My only risk was masturbating with worn panties with yellow stains in them. I tested negative at almost 4 months. I just had a diarrhea attack, and I am lightheaded and have trouble remembering things and am now scared I have HIV again. Should I... Read more »

TESTING 3 MONTHS IS CONCLUSIVE

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Ok, once and for all I want people to drop the testing period subject. I went to webmd.com and asked an RN about the testing window. She told me that 3 months is conclusive. The only time you have to retest at 6 months is if you KNOW for a FACT... Read more »

Conclusive at 3 months?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Are test results at 3 months conclusive or must I go back at 6 months? I heard that it's rare for secroversion to occur after 3 months, but I am still curious.

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Only Times When 3 Months is not Conclusive

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

3 month, 13 weeks, 90 days is considered conclusive with HIV testing. Wheather with Orasure, Oraquick, home Access or Blood test 13 weeks is consider conclusive. A 3rd Gen Elisa test is consider encouraging at 6 weeks, and the all clear by 10... Read more »

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