Can hiv be tested as early as 2 weeks?!
Question: Can hiv be tested as early as 2 weeks.?
A friend of mine got tested about 2 weeks after infected date, it came out negatine, I know you have to wait at least 3 months, but could it be possible that he WAS nagative.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
HIV tests look for antibodies... you need time to develop them. Most people will not have enough to test positive 2 weeks after infection.
8 weeks is considered the minimum wait time.
After 3 months, 97% of infected people will have developed enough antibodies for the test.
after 6 months, 100% of infected people with have enough antibodies.Health Question & Answer
8 weeks is considered the minimum wait time.
After 3 months, 97% of infected people will have developed enough antibodies for the test.
after 6 months, 100% of infected people with have enough antibodies.Health Question & Answer
It is possible, however, it can take up to 3 months for a person who is infected to test positive. In very rare cases, it can take up to 6 months for someone to test positive. Your friend needs to be retested.Health Question & Answer
it takes about 3 monthsHealth Question & Answer