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HomeHealth QueryHIV DUO (HIV P24 ANTIGEN, HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODY)Are 3 weeks enough after a risk for a HIV test?...
  • Male
  • 35 Years
  • 22/09/2023

Are 3 weeks enough after a risk for a HIV test?

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Dr. Dr Hema Pratima

Dr Hema Pratima

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  • MBBS
  • 9+ Yrs
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After someone has been infected with the virus it can take about 2 weeks for HIV antigen to be detectable with current antigen tests, and more than 3 weeks to produce enough HIV antibodies to be detected by antibody tests.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a Culture, Nocardia (Does Not Include Antibiotic Sensitivity) Test or Take a ALLERGY, HOUSE DUST MITE (DERMATOPHAGOIEDS FARINAE) Test

Book Culture, Nocardia (Does Not Include Antibiotic Sensitivity) TestBook ALLERGY, HOUSE DUST MITE (DERMATOPHAGOIEDS FARINAE) Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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