The Number of Days Before HIV Shows Up on a Test

After contracting the HIV virus, the number of days it takes to test positive depends on the type of HIV test used and how soon your body starts producing detectable levels of the virus or antibodies. This period is called the window period.....CONTINUE READING THE FULL STORY HERE

For most people, HIV will show up on a nucleic acid test (NAT), which detects the virus itself, within 10 to 33 days after exposure. This is the most sensitive test but also the most expensive and not commonly used for.….CONTINUE READING THE FULL STORY HERE