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I got an HIV test done 1 year after any possible risk. My results where negative. Based on the fact it takes 3-6 month for it to show. Can I trust the negative result I got 1 year post.

 

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July 7 2:40 PM (6 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
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s Yes, you can trust the result. The first screen is known more for false positives than negatives. I would just try to be more safe so you don't have to stress over these tests so much.

Shyla RN



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