1-Window period of Hiv RNA PCR. 2- Window Period of Hiv DNA PCR. 3- Accuracy of both After 4 months of Exposure.

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Hiv Rna Pcr Test Accuracy

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Dr. Hetal JariwalaHomeopath4yrs exp

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1. Window period of Hiv RNA PCR - 3 months 2. Window Period of Hiv DNA PCR - 2-3 weeks of exposure 3. Research says that RNA based tests can provide more that 99% accurate results. DNA based tests too are not 100% accurate but 99+% accurate.

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Dr. Rajesh DeshwalHIV Specialist23yrs exp

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Both of them will be positive after 4 months of exposure. 100 % accurate at 4 months. Best wishes.

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Dr. Ishwar GiladaHIV Specialist36yrs exp

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If negative, both tests are accurate. DNA window period is 15 days. RNA PCR is done only if person is HIV positive.

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