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What is the accuracy of a standard hiv antibody blood test at 7 weeks after exposure?

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Not certain the: numbers but you want to avoid checking HIV screening tests in the first 12 weeks due to the latent period of the virus. Most pundits recommend to test between 3-6 months of exposure where antibody levels tend to correlate with presence of virus in sufficient quantities for measurement.

Answered 10/9/2015

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A member asked:

What is the accuracy of a standard hiv antibody blood test at 7 weeks after exposure?

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