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I don't think there is a quaranteed time period for that...I believe that HIV can remain dormant for up to 10 years, although that's probably an extreme case, with possibly no indication even through tests. If you feel that you had a good chance of contracting HIV, you should get routinely checked every three or six months for a couple years at least. To get a professional opinion, call Planned Parenthood or vist their website...very informative.
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∙ 13y agoThe test will be greater than 99% definite, assuming the test was a sensitive duo test with a sensitivty of 3 pg/ml. this is based on the fact that the vast majority of people the virus replicates exponentially and reaches about millions in a few days,the p24 is a part of the virus(each virion has about thousand p24s) thus the level of p24 is also very high and peaks at day 16. the p24 is with the latest duo tests can be detected very early as early as 5 days post infection(the manufacturers say 14 days as a measure of abundant caution) and hence i would conclude that a sensitive duo test in all probability should be greater than 99% definite at day 20.
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∙ 14y agoThere is a period of time when a person is able to be infected with HIV without testing positive. This time is called the "window period."
The window period may differ depending on the test conducted. Most tests are accurate within a 90-180 day window. When seeking HIV testing, be sure to ask your testing counselor about which test they are using and the accuracy/sensitivity of the kit.
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∙ 13y agoAfter potential infection, after 6 months if you test negative, you are not infected.
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What does a reactive HIV test mean?
It means that the test was positive for HIV.
Do HIV carriers ever test HIV positive?
To be exposed to does not always mean that you will be infected. If contracting the disease you will still not test positive until some time afterwards.
Can HIV positive later become HIV negative?
Only if the first HIV test was false positive can the test results change.
If you are HIV positive is there a way you can do to test negative for a job?
It would be almost impossible to test negative if a person is HIV positive.
Does the Center of disease Control contact you if you test positive for HIV?
No. The CDC will not contact you. Your doctor will inform you if you test positive for HIV.
Can you be hiv positive after six negative test and 17 years after exposure?
No; you would not be HIV positive.
When does someone have an HIV diagnosis?
As soon as they test positive for the HIV virus.
What is positive about HIV?
Nothing but the test results…
What is the difference beteen hiv positive and hiv negative?
There is a huge difference between them. HIV Positive means that the test found HIV-Antibodies in your blood (you can find them in the mouth sometimes). A HIV-Negative test means that the solution did not find any signs of HIV in your body and your in great shape.
What are HIV indeterminant results?
Indeterminant means that an HIV test is neither positive nor negative. Typically, if an HIV test is indeterminant, another test will be performed to confirm the results.
Can one contract HIV by having intercourse with a person who is not HIV positive?
It is possible to have a false negative HIV test, particuarly early in infection with HIV. If a partner has a true negative HIV test, it's not possible to get HIV from them.
What prescription drugs cause a positive HIV test?
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