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Is the rapid HIV test conclusive after 14 weeks?
They are conclusive but you can repeat the test after 90 days for best results.
Last updated on 29 Jun 2023
Yes
There are three types of tests used to diagnose HIV infection: antibody tests, antigen/antibody tests, and nucleic acid tests (NATs).
A NAT (nucleic acid test) can detect HIV sooner than other types of tests.
An antigen/antibody test performed by a lab on blood from a vein can usually detect HIV 18 to 45 days after exposure. There is also a rapid antigen/antibody test available that is done with a finger stick.
A rapid antigen/antibody test done with blood from a finger stick can usually detect HIV 18 to 90 days after exposure
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