A 34-year-old man requests an HIV test in primary care. He is asymptomatic but reports unprotected receptive anal intercourse with a new male partner ...

Question

A 34-year-old man requests an HIV test in primary care. He is asymptomatic but reports unprotected receptive anal intercourse with a new male partner 3 weeks ago. What is the most appropriate advice regarding testing?

Accepted Answer

Offer standard laboratory 4th-generation HIV test now

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Delay testing until 6 months after exposure

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Offer rapid point-of-care antibody test only now

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Reassure that testing is unnecessary if asymptomatic

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Tell him to attend only if he has further exposures

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): HIV testing – window period

A 34-year-old man requests an HIV test in primary care. He is asymptomatic but reports unprotected receptive anal intercourse with a new male partner 3 weeks ago. What is the most appropriate advice regarding testing?