How Long For Elisa Test Results

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ELISA test result period

Hi, Please let me know how long it would take for the result of the ELISA test to come out. Are the test results available on the same day or does it take a few weeks. I am aware that the window period for doing the ELISA test is 3 months....

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

The time it takes for a person to receive a result from a standard antibody test varies depending on the testing facility and their procedures. Results can be available anywhere from several days to two weeks (usually not longer than that). Call... Read more »

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Can anybody who went through PCR testing tell us how long it takes to get the results? I heard that the tests are only done in CA, so people from other states (I'm from TX) would probably have to wait longer. Thanks a lot.

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how long for results

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i am wondering how long does it take to do an elisa test and a wb test? Thanks Read more »

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