What Is The Most Conclusive Window Period

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When are test results conclusive and window period

RichardI read your Bio also went to TPAN website and it seems you are very active and productive with in the HIV community. Good work!I tested at 89 days with a rapid oral fluid test and the results were negitive. I also tested at 123 days rapid...

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Hi there:Three months is conclusive. If you had a known exposure to HIV, then we would say, three months - and you could do a six month test, just to be safe. Known exposure means that you know for a fact, that you were exposed to the virus. As for... Read more »

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MASSACHUSSETTS WINDOW PERIOD 6 WEEKS CONCLUSIVE!

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi to everybody, I am the one who posted NY 1 month windosw . Check the following link for Massachussetts Health Department window period. They are saying only 6 weeks. 6 weeks is conclusive. All your valuable comments are welcome. thank... Read more »

Additional support for 3 month conclusive window

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Dear all,

Sorry if I seem obsessed with convincing everyone that 3 months is good, but as I am waiting for my 16 week ELISA/WB and PRC, I am experiencing some anxiety. Finding documentation that indicates my 10 week test is a pretty good indication... Read more »

Elisa window period?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Could anyone please help with this question? What is the window period for an elisa test, and then is a negative elisa at week 7.5 and week 11.5 conclusive enough to say i'm negative? i went and did a rapid test at week 13,14 an 17 to make sure and... Read more »

WINDOW PERIOD AND TEST "THE REAL QUESTION"

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REGARDS, FOR WHAT AND READ, WHICH WE HAVE SPENT (PASSED) FOR THIS DISTRESS OF HAVING SEXUAL RELATION AND LET'S PRUNE at the swindle ALONE TO SAY THAT SIX WEEKS AND TO NEGATIVE RESULT LET'S PRUNE THE TRANQUILITY TO GIVE, TO THIS WHICH SPENDING... Read more »

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