I've had a couple of HIV tests after possible exposure. At 3 months, both the 4th gen rapid test and HIV antibody test from the lab came back negative. Then I waited until 5 months and did another 4th gen CMIA test for p24 AG and antibodies, and that was negative too. I'm really anxious about whether these results are conclusive. Do you think I need any more testing, or can I finally relax?

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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