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According to cdc that combo test detect hiv usually 18-45 days that means 45 days is the window period for combo test then why some doctor say to repeat the test at 3 months post exposure.
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Because combo is combination of p24 antigen and antibody test. Antibody detect accurately after 3 months p24 can detect early after 3 weeks but it is less sensitive means there are chances of false negatives so we advice to repeat after 3 months to avoid false results.
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