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HIV test Doubt
Dear Doctor,
I want to know about Window period of HIV test . I have gone through almost all research and articles in net . Some says 3 month some 6 . Even NACO says two different in FAQ its 12 weeks and rarely 6 months. In national testing guideline 2015 its 3 month. CDC says 12 weeks .
I dont know why so much difference.
I have done 4 Elisa test and a WB in 3 months all negetive but still can't sleep peacefully. Every change in my body is being deeply scrutinised.
I do believe thousands goes like this anxiety.
We as lay person only read articles and see them . As doctors you see real time people with HIV and provide care them .
Please share your Guidance.
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No need for further tests as Western blot is negative,sleep peacefully!
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For confirmation get western blot test done
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Dont worry
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dont worry
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dont worry
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take proper knowledge about this
chat or call online
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Thankyou for a great question. Different researchers do different studies so there is a difference in window period in different guidelines.
Different tests of HIV HAS DIFFERENT" window period "
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relax. you are negative
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Dr. Anand P R
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Different test have different window periods..
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consult online
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