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How come i got my hiv results faster at my doctors office than a health department the dr office only took 2-3 days?

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Dr. Ryan Stanton answered

Depends: It all depends on the type of HIV test they do, where the sample has to go to be tested, and how many staff are available to check results and notify you.

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Answered 3/18/2019

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. H: The analytical part of testing takes only minutes to a few hours. Rest of the time is taken up but logistics.

Answered 3/18/2019

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A member asked:

How come i got my hiv results faster at my doctors office than a health department the dr office only took 2-3 days?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ryan Stanton answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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