How accurate is HIV test?

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i had unprotected sex on Dec. 3, 18 i got tested Jan 7,19 so around 5 weeks how accurate is the test i know i will have to test again at 12 but will it change?

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    Get a viral load test done. That will show particles in your blood.

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      Antony how is your health ?did you find any root causes of your symptoms?

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      do you think my test will change i tested at 4th gen 5,6,7 and now 9 weeks 63days i been going threw it so scared man i had unprotected sex with a sexworker im scared man

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    what test did you have? antibody/ antigen combined test? its is incredibly rare for it to turn positive, if the first test was negative im sure you will be fine

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      I had the Cmia test done which tests for P24 antigen as well as antibodies to HIV1 and 2!

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    hi antony i been have Similar situation as you expected my uvula swollen badly image man im scared i tested at 9 weeks 4th gen i hoping that i can make it to 12 weeks i been having issue

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      it was worst than the but they give me Steroids Prednisones this what it look like before and i tested at 63 days 4th gen non reactive i also notice sore on my gums Yesterday

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