What is the window period for hiv blood test?
Getting tested for HIV is very easy, one quick blood draw and you’ll be on your way. We offer two HIV tests: an HIV antibody test and a DNA test for recent exposure. 1. HIV-1 Antibody Screen With Reflex to Western Blot Confirmation (also known as an EIA test) This is considered the “gold standard” test and is the most common screening for HIV. This test is 99.5% accurate in finding antibodies after seroconversion. You should be aware that antibody testing will NOT find HIV in the blood immediately after you have been exposed to the virus. When is a good time to test? Everyone’s different. It can take some people up to 3 months to produce enough antibodies for the test to find. Sometimes it’s sooner, sometimes later. If you’re tested too soon, your result may be negative even though you’ve been infected. We recommend waiting at least 12 weeks after possible exposure to get the most accurate results with this test. What does “Reflex to Western Blot Confirmation” mean? Reflex testing is a
