After 10 weeks (70 days) of unprotected sex with a sex worker, I took a 4th generation HIV assay test at SRL Lab, and the result was non reactive. How safe am I from HIV after 90 days? Is there any chance that the HIV test could become positive after 90 days? Can the SRL Lab report at 70 days be considered reliable? I have attached the report for reference.

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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A 4th gen HIV test at 70 days is highly reliable. A test after 90 days is conclusive. You are likely safe.

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