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Would the hiv antigen test be positive 24 days after exposure since it test for the viral antigen?

Q: would the hiv antigen test be positive 24 days after exposure since it test for the viral antigen?

: Blood taken from a vein can detect HIV antigen/antibody between 18-45 days after exposure. Blood from a finger prick can take from 18-90 days after exposure to turn positive.

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Blood taken from a vein can detect HIV antigen/antibody between 18-45 days after exposure. Blood from a finger prick can take from 18-90 days after exposure to turn positive.

Answered 12/20/2021

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Would the hiv antigen test be positive 24 days after exposure since it test for the viral antigen?

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