How soon after a possible exposure to the HIV virus can I get tested?
It takes a minimum of 30 to 90 days after a possible exposure to tell if a person has the virus. This is because the test looks for HIV antibodies (the body’s immune system response) to the virus and not the actual virus. It takes time for the body to produce antibodies, so if you get tested too early the test may not be accurate.
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