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Is HIV PCR qualitative test results are sensitive after 17 days of exposure. Please help me doctors with your answers.
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The window period for HIV RNA test is 9-11 days. So after 11 days it is sensitive
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Yes, they are sensitive.
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Dr. Gnaneshwar C
Dermatologist
43 yrs exp
Hyderabad
More than the pcr qualitative test ,, proper history is more important ,, yes pcr qualitative tests are informative in their own way
If the test is negative after said period u can be optimistic of being negative for HIV
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