How Long Is The Window Period

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"how long is the HIV window period"

hi doctor....im sory because my english is not good enoughim test hiv on 12 months 10 days post exposure..and they were all negative ..i have been test for 5 times in many lab with elisa,cmia and vidas ultra duo.im living in indonesiathe doctors in...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

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Thanks for your question,Your tests have told us that you're negative. We can believe them very strongly for many reasons.The window period (the time you need to wait to get an accurate test) is generally 3 months. We sometimes recommend... Read more »

3 month Window Period or Six Month Window Period (WINDOW PERIOD, 6 WEEKS v 3MONTHS v 6 MONTHS)

Dr. Bob,Thank you for not only responding to me but for responding to all of us with concerns.... Read more »

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Slightly Different PEP Window Period Question (Will Donate!) (PEP AND THE HIV SEROCONVERSION WINDOW PERIOD, 2011)

Dear Dr. Bob, kudos to you and the great service you provide. Being in the midst of a labyrinthine... Read more »

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Window Period, PERIOD!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

There seems to be one VERY important factor that is left out of the equation when the issue of the window period is discussed. Everybody is talking about how many people have been studied to come up with this window period; and then there are the... Read more »

Window period

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If someone is infected with a non b subtype such as A or F, how long would the window period be? Longer? Anyone know of any studies done to determine this? I read a post a few days back where someone said that researchers used 3rd Generatio Elisas... Read more »

window period

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I understand that it is extremely rare for people to seroconvert after 6 months. My question is, for those who do, why does it take so long? and How rare is it to seroconvert after 6 months? Also, at how many weeks, months would a test be considered... Read more »

So truly when is the window period?? PLEASE COMMENT

Posted by xrayvison, 2 Replies

I apologize in advanced for making this long, I am just concerned and looking for an intellegent answer.I always read something different everytime about the window period of testing. When is the true window peroid? Can someone please shed light on... Read more »

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