Is rapid HIV test conclusive at 11 weeks?

Fourth-generation HIV tests can detect HIV infection in 50\% of people by 18 days after infection; 95\% of people by 34 days after infection; and 99\% of people by one and a half months after infection. ‘ Testing at 90 days or 12 weeks completely covers thewindow period.

How accurate is HIV Rapid Test after 12 weeks?

Viral load and p24 tests are not accurate for diagnosing early HIV if the results are negative. An HIV antibody response can be detected as early as two weeks in a few people and in more than 99.9\% of people by 12 weeks. An antibody test at 4 weeks will detect 95\% of infections.

Is HIV antibody test conclusive after 12 weeks?

Antibody tests require the longest wait time after infection to get an accurate result. For most people — around 97\% — this takes anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks. For some, it can take as long as 6 months.

Is rapid test conclusive after 3 months?

HIV tests after the 3 month window are more than 99.97\% accurate. They work for all types and subtypes of HIV. Very few medical tests have 100\% accuracy. There will still be rare cases where someone is HIV positive and not picked up.

Does Pep delay antibody test?

In very rare instances, it has been reported that in some people where PEP had failed, they took longer than the usual 6 months to test positive on an antibody test.

Does a negative HIV test result mean I don’t have HIV?

A negative result doesn’t necessarily mean that you don’t have HIV. This is due to the window period. If you test again after the window period, have no possible HIV exposure during the window period, and the result comes back negative, you do not have HIV.

How soon after an exposure to HIV can I get tested?

To learn more about the window period and when a person should get retested, see CDC’s How soon after an exposure to HIV can an HIV test if I am infected?. 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.

What do the results of HIV test mean?

Understanding HIV Test Results. HIV testing shows whether a person is infected with HIV. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.

What is the window period for an HIV test?

The window period varies from person to person and is also different depending upon the type of HIV test. Ask your health care provider about the window period for the kind of test you’re taking. If you’re using a home test, you can get that information from the materials included in the test’s package.