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If i get infected by hiv how long does it take to find out ?
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Not long: Most infected people have positive antibody tests within 3-4 weeks of infection. It takes anywhere from 20 minutes to a few days to get the results back, depending on whether you use a rapid test or a test done in a lab. The new 4th generation antibody/antigen test shortens the "window period" by about 5 days.
Answered 4/7/2017
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Weeks: The latest generation of antibody/antigen blood tests for HIV can turn positive within 3-4 weeks after infection has occurred.
Answered 4/7/2017
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