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What Is The Window Period Of HIV?

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i am an indian,I used condom while having sex with call girl in Singapore about nine month back, due to anxiety,I have been tested thrice for HIV-antibody through ELFA test in 3rd, 6th and 9 month respectively but the result came non reactive, however it is suggested by CDC that test after six month is conclusive but somewher I found in website that it can go up to one to two years, yet I have not developed any symptoms of HIV, should I be tested again after the year??? can window period be more than nine month to produce antibodies,



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yes there is no any fixed limit for window period. it can be more than 9 month also. its period taken by the body to produce antibodies. so antibody test is not 100% perfect. you should go for pcr or p24 antigen test.
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What Is The Window Period Of HIV?

yes there is no any fixed limit for window period. it can be more than 9 month also. its period taken by the body to produce antibodies. so antibody test is not 100% perfect. you should go for pcr or p24 antigen test.