How long after unprotected intercourse would I need to wait before an HIV test would give a reliable result?
The HIV test is an antibody test. This means that it measures your immune system’s response to the virus, not the virus itself. It is recommended that you wait three months after the date you think you might have been infected, in order to get a reliable test. This three months is sometimes called the window period. It is important not to have unprotected sex during the three months, as the test may not be accurate if youve put yourself at risk again during this time.
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