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After how many weeks of infection hiv test has to be taken?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

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At least 4 weeks: Modern elisa tests are considered accurate at about 4 weeks, but testing protocols usually check at 3 months as well, just to be safe (with prophylaxis, there is another check at 6 months).

Answered 4/4/2013

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