Is HIV test conclusive after 60 days?

The median window period is 31 days (interquartile range 26 to 37 days). This indicates that half of all infections would be detected between 26 and 37 days after exposure. 99\% of HIV-infected individuals would be detectable within 57 days of exposure.

How long after potential HIV exposure should I get tested?

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.

Is 75 days HIV test conclusive?

Your testing is conclusive. You do not have HIV-1 or HIV-2. The p24 of HIV-1 would have been detected within days of infection and by 75 days HIV-2 antibodies would also be present were infection with that virus to have occurred.

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 HIV test results?

The window period varies from person to person and also depends upon the type of HIV test. Most HIV tests, including most rapid tests and home tests, are antibody tests. The soonest an antibody test will detect infection is 3 weeks. A combination, or fourth-generation, test looks for both HIV antibodies and antigens.