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What is a 4th generation HIV test and how does it work?
What is a 4th generation HIV test and how does it work?
What is a 4th generation HIV test and how does it work?
The fourth-generation HIV test is the recommended test and can detect HIV as early as 14 days following transmission by detecting HIV so that one can start the treatment early.
Last updated on 22 Sep 2023
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Is the 4th generation HIV test reliable?
4th generation tests will pick up 99% of infections at six week.
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What's the window period of HIV combo test?
Antibody tests can usually detect HIV 23 to 90 days after exposure.
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Does HIV duo test always look for antigens?
Yes, they look for antigens of HIV 1 and HIV 2.
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Is a 4th generation test at 48 days conclusive?
4th generation tests will pick up 99% of infections at six weeks.
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Is the 85-days HIV DUO test post-exposure conclusive?
Yes, after 80 days one can find out whether one has AIDS or not.
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HIV DUO (ANTIGEN AND ANTIBODY)
HIV1&2 Ab/Ag Duo
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