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Is 4th generation HIV test conclusive at 4 months?

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Is 4th generation HIV test conclusive at 4 months?

Your result is conclusive. 4th Generation ELISA tests can detect HIV antibodies within 4 – 6 weeks of infection.

How accurate is HIV test after 4 months?

If you know exactly when you may have come into contact with the virus, take a test 3 months after that date. Tests 3 months after exposure should be 99\% accurate. If you are having symptoms of HIV, see your doctor right away.

Is 4th generation HIV test conclusive at 6 months?

Yes. Modern HIV tests are very accurate. This accuracy has to be considered with the window period. For example, 4th generation tests will pick up 99\% of infections at six week. Testing earlier, for example after four week, only detects 95\% of infections.

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Can HIV results change after 3 months?

Some people take longer to develop antibodies against HIV. Early testing could result in a false-negative result. It’s also a good idea to consider a repeat test 3 months after an initial exposure, or the end of the window period, and another 3 months after that to be sure the results are negative.

What happens if my HIV test is negative 3 months later?

If you get an HIV test within 3 months after a potential HIV exposure and the result is negative, get tested again in 3 more months to be sure. If you learned you were HIV-negative the last time you were tested, you can only be sure you’re still negative if you haven’t had a potential HIV exposure since your last test.

How soon after an exposure to HIV can I get tested?

To learn more about the window period and when a person should get retested, see CDC’s How soon after an exposure to HIV can an HIV test if I am infected?. If you get an HIV test within 3 months after a potential HIV exposure and the result is negative, get tested again in 3 more months to be sure.

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How accurate is a 4th generation HIV test at 4 months?

Originally Answered: Will a 4th generation HIV test at 4 months (16 weeks) change at 6 months (24 weeks)? It is 95\% accurate at 28 days, and so unlikely to change. But these tests are actually far more accurate than that number would suggest, even at 28 days.

Are My HIV tests conclusive?

You are HIV negative. Your repeatedly negative HIV-antibody tests out to six months are definitive and conclusive. No additional testing is warranted. The comment about HIV EIA is absurd.