How long to test positive for HIV?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The 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.

Answer 3

There 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.

Answer 4

After potential infection, after 6 months if you test negative, you are not infected.