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Originally Posted by bolehk
dude, HIV has a window period of several mths before it is becomes detectable.
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The window period varies depending on the individual and the type of HIV test. According to the CDC:
"Most HIV tests are antibody tests that measure the antibodies your body makes against HIV. It can take some time for the immune
system to produce enough antibodies for the antibody test to detect, and this time period can vary from person to person. This
time period is commonly referred to as the “window period.” Most people will develop detectable antibodies within 2 to 8 weeks...
"...Another type of test is an RNA test...The time between HIV infection and RNA detection is 9–11
days."
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/testin...s/qa/index.htm