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How long can HIV test be positive?
A rapid antigen/antibody test done with blood from a finger stick can usually detect HIV 18 to 90 days after exposure
Last updated on 29 Jun 2023
A NAT (nucleic acid test) can detect HIV sooner than other types of tests.
Very accurately
Yes
There are three types of tests used to diagnose HIV infection: antibody tests, antigen/antibody tests, and nucleic acid tests (NATs).
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