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I am himanshu desai. I have unprotected oral sex with a female sex worker before 2 months. From 2to3 days I have small gland back to neck. So I have tested Elisa test in lab. Result is negative. What I have to do. What is window perioud for Elisa test. Thanks.
These tests are very sensitive, there is a "window period." This is the period between the onset of infection with HIV and the appearance of detectable antibodies to the virus. In the case of the most sensitive anti-HIV tests currently recommended, the window period is about three weeks.
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What Is The Window Period For An HIV Test?
Hello, These tests are very sensitive, there is a window period. This is the period between the onset of infection with HIV and the appearance of detectable antibodies to the virus. In the case of the most sensitive anti-HIV tests currently recommended, the window period is about three weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician