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The window period with respect to HIV testing is the time of infection, until the time it can be detected during testing (which means antibodies are being produced from the body's immune system).
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Is hiv result was negative then you fell free from hiv?
If your HIV test result was negative, and you've had no new risky exposures since the test, and if you are not in the window period, you can consider yourself free from HIV. The window period the time between infection with HIV and the time when the test will become positive.
Does verorab or rabipur vaccinnes increase the window period in hiv?
No they do not...and good luck with HIV test
If the human get tested hiv negetiv what does it mean?
A negative HIV test means that a person is not showing evidence of infection with HIV. A negative test may also occur in the "window period" between infection and the time when the test may be expected to turn positive.
What is the recommended time for hiv aids retest?
Retesting for HIV should be done at the end of the window period for the particular test. You should also get retested if you have a new partner.
What is the inccubation for HIV?
The term incubation is not generally used in reference to HIV infection. However, there is a period of time when someone can be infected with the virus and test negative. The "window period" refers to the period of time between when someone is infected with HIV until they can test positive. The "window period" is anywhere between 28 and 90 days after infection. The "window period" occurs because the standard HIV tests detect anitbodies that occur as a result of HIV infection. Antibodies are not immediately detectable after infection.
Can HIV be detected within a month of being infected?
Yes, it is possible. However, in many cases, the antibodies to the HIV virus do not appear until well past a month. The window period for the HIV can be anywhere between 2 weeks to 6 months. Any test done during this window period should be repeated so as to assure accuracy.
What does a reactive HIV test mean?
It means that the test was positive for HIV.
How soon will hiv antibody show up during testing?
The time between when someone is infected with the virus until the can test positive is called the "window period." This amount of time can vary depending on the sensitivity of the test being performed. The most widely used oral HIV test in the United States (OraQuick Advance) has a window period of up to 90 days.
Does the HBsAG test for HIV?
No, HBV testing does not test for HIV.
Can it be possible that it could come out later if you get checked for hiv and it comes out negative?
The "window period" for most HIV tests is considered to be three months. Most people test positive within two months. If you have a new risk within the months just before testing, you should repeat the test at the end of the window period.
Can you be HIV positive after a negative test a year and a half after exposure?
It is possible. HIV testing is a delicate process because a person may be infected with the virus but not test positive until several months after infection. Example: A person is exposed to HIV and waits two months, then gets a routine HIV test. Because the individual is in their "window period" (the amount of time it takes for someone to develop enough HIV antibodies to test positive) they may have a negative test result despite having been infected. HIV test sensitivity varies. When getting tested for HIV, it is important to know the sensitivity of the test being used because follow-up testing may be required to provide a conclusive result.
Is a HIV test a medical examination?
No the HIV test is not a medical examination. It is a blood test.
