Is HIV test conclusive after 10 months?

Some tests can detect HIV within 10 days of exposure, but detection ultimately depends on how quickly one’s immune system reacts to the virus. For some people, detection could take months. Accuracy of a negative test result depends on a person’s body and the type of test that was used.

Is HIV test accurate after 9 months?

Yes. Modern HIV tests are very accurate. Testing earlier, for example after four week, only detects 95\% of infections. Testing earlier needs a confirmatory test three months after the risk.

Can one test HIV negative 10 months after exposure and then turn positive later?

5 Facts About Testing Most people who’ve been exposed to HIV will test positive within one month after exposure, but a small number of people take up to three months. That’s the time between HIV infection and the production of antibodies.

Can HIV take longer than 6 months to develop antibodies?

After exposure and infection with HIV, most people will develop detectable antibodies to the virus within 3 months. However, it can take as long as 6 months for this process (called seroconversion) to occur in a small percentage of people. It is very rare for this process to take longer than six months.

How long should you wait to get tested for HIV?

One recommended strategy is to get tested 2-4 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after a risky exposure. Using a sensitive antigen/antibody HIV test, of those who are infected, most will test positive at 1 month; almost all will test positive at 3 months; and the rest will test positive at 6 months.

What happens if my HIV test is negative 3 months later?

If you get an HIV test within 3 months after a potential HIV exposure and the result is negative, get tested again in 3 more months to be sure. If you learned you were HIV-negative the last time you were tested, you can only be sure you’re still negative if you haven’t had a potential HIV exposure since your last test.

What happens if I get tested for HIV outside of hospital?

If you are tested outside of a health care setting or lab (such as at a community-based organization, mobile testing van, or elsewhere) you will likely receive a rapid HIV test (oral fluid or finger stick.) If the test comes back negative, and you haven’t had a possible exposure during the previous 3 months, you can be confident you don’t have HIV.

What will my HIV testing experience be like?

Your HIV testing experience might be a little different depending on where you get tested. If you take a test in a health care setting or a lab, a health care provider or lab technician will take your sample (blood or oral fluid).