How Long Does It Take To Get Accurate Hiv Test Results

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How long before an HIV test will definitely give accurate results?

I am worried that I could have HIV and would like to know how long is the window period for an hiv test in which it will show accurate results. My mother told em to wait at least six months but it has already been four months and I dont want to...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

I am not the correct person to answer your question since this is a medical question the answer to which I do not honestly know. I urge you to reask your questin to our medical and prevention experts so that you can receive an accurate... Read more »

How long before an HIV test will definitely give accurate results?

I am worried that I could have HIV and would like to know how long is the window period for an hiv... Read more »

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4 week long enough for accurate result

4 months ago I kissed a prostitute . About 30 days after I got tested for hivs and other stds and... Read more »

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44 day Neg Test! Accurate?

Posted by kbuddy77, 3 Replies

Hey guys i have a question for you. How Accurate is a Neg hiv test 44 days after a possible exposure. I read that its 99 % any insight from you guys would be great. I took a Rapid Hiv Blood test and a Oraquick Oral Test both were neg. I had a slight... Read more »

how accurate is hiv dna test

Posted by gpboy, 1 Reply

i have given hiv dna pcr test on 9th day after probable exposure.

i am waiting for the results in next two days. can any one say how much i can trust this test results? Read more »

accurate enough??

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have painful lymph nodes (off and on) and night sweats and other symptoms. My last possible exposure was 12 weeks ago, but I miscalculated and got a test done at 11 weeks. How accurate is this negative and would I be having these symptoms still... Read more »

I am worried my 3 month test isnt accurate.

Posted by Worried12, 11 Replies

First let me say I am sorry for asking "stupid" questions. I think I have an anxiety disorder, and I will seek help when this HIV thing is resolved. I was tested at nearly 4 months, but I have heard it is possible to not be accurate until 6 months.... Read more »

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