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Hi, A boy tested for HIV in ICTC center after 4 weeks of intercourse then the result is negative after he had same test in ICTC center after 3 months that test also negative after this he again had same test in ICTC center after 6 months that test also negative then he's HIV status considered as negative Please help me sir /madam.
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Yes, he is negative. The tests have covered the window period. Most antibody and antigen tests are 99% positive by 90 days if one is infected. So please telax.
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