Question 1

How accurately can the blood screening test detect HIV?

Accepted Answer

Very accurately

Question 2

What is the best screening test for HIV?

Accepted Answer

A NAT (nucleic acid test) can detect HIV sooner than other types of tests.

Question 3

Is the HIV 1/2 test negative on 8 weeks a good sign?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not a good sign

Question 4

Can you get HIV by HIV testing?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 5

Is it really necessary to retest after 6 months for HIV?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 6

If you test negative for HIV after 3 months, is it accurate?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 7

How do HIV tests work and what's involved?

Accepted Answer

An antigen/antibody test performed by a lab on blood from a vein can usually detect HIV 18 to 45 days after exposure. There is also a rapid antigen/antibody test available that is done with a finger stick.

Question 8

Is the rapid HIV test conclusive after 14 weeks?

Accepted Answer

They are conclusive but you can repeat the test after 90 days for best results.

Question 9

Is a rapid HIV test conclusive at 10weeks?

Accepted Answer

They are conclusive but you can repeat the test after 90 days for best results.

Question 10

How long can HIV test be positive?

Accepted Answer

A rapid antigen/antibody test done with blood from a finger stick can usually detect HIV 18 to 90 days after exposure

Question 11

Are HIV antibody rapid tests conclusive at 12 weeks?

Accepted Answer

They are conclusive but you can repeat the test after 90 days for best results.

Question 12

What is the maximum HIV window period?

Accepted Answer

A rapid antigen/antibody test done with blood from a finger stick can usually detect HIV 18 to 90 days after exposure

Question 13

What are the different types of HIV tests?

Accepted Answer

There are three types of tests used to diagnose HIV infection: antibody tests, antigen/antibody tests, and nucleic acid tests (NATs).

Question 14

How accurate is an HIV test after 10 days of exposure?

Accepted Answer

Not very accurate

Question 15

Would a HIV test be reliable 3 weeks after exposure/risk?

Accepted Answer

They are conclusive but you can repeat the test after 90 days for best results.

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