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Can you tell me about hiv infection window period testing with rapid tests?
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Variable: Most people have a positive test by three moths after infection, but it may take as long as a year. See this site for more information on other types or tests. http://www.sfaf.org/hiv-info/testing/hiv-test-window-periods.html
Answered 11/11/2017
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