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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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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.
Answered 3/18/2019
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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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