Hi, I am very scared. Please help me. After 80 days of unprotected exposure with a paid partner whose HIV status is unknown, my HIV test report from Dr. Lal Path Lab using the antibody/antigen combo test is 0.82 (non reactive). This value is very close to 1, so I am very stressed that I may still get HIV at the 90th day or after 3 months. Please help me. I am extremely worried.

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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A combo test (4th gen) is conclusive at 28+ days. 0.82 is within non reactive range. No further testing needed if no new exposures. If anxious, repeat HIV Combo Test at 90 days.

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