My HIV test report shows HIV antibodies not found in 2 of the 3 methods used, and the overall report says HIV negative. What does this mean?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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It means HIV antibodies were not detected and your result is considered negative. You are not infected if the test was done 3+ months after exposure.

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Take a HIV 1 AND 2 ANTIBODIES Test

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Answered 09/09/2025

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