Is HIV test accurate after 8 months?

This test will almost always be reliable three months after exposure, so to be on the safe side, we recommend a second HIV antibody test if the first was done before 90 days after exposure.

Is HIV Rapid Test conclusive after 6 months?

Let me try to clear up some of the confusion and misinformation. You are HIV negative. Your repeatedly negative HIV-antibody tests out to six months are definitive and conclusive. No additional testing is warranted.

Can HIV be detected after 9 months?

Keep in mind, timing matters. No test can detect an HIV infection immediately after contracting the virus. It may take up to 12 weeks for HIV antibodies to become detectable in the blood.

How often is rapid HIV test wrong?

Test inaccuracy HIV tests are generally highly accurate but may produce a small number of false-positive results. The CDC states that HIV tests have 99.6\% specificity. This means that for every 1,000 people without HIV who take the test, 996 will receive true negative results, and four may receive a false positive.

Which HIV tests are the most accurate?

ELISA Test. According to the National Institutes of Health, the ELISA test is the most effective way to detect an HIV infection. An ELISA test requires a blood sample: the doctor will draw blood from either the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand, where it is easier access to the veins.

How accurate is the early detection HIV test?

Get tested for HIV today and know your status within 48 hours. All laboratory testing, including STD tests, accuracy rates are measured in terms of sensitivity and specificity. Our FDA-approved HIV RNA Early Detection test has a sensitivity rate of 100\% and a specificity of 99.83\%.

How reliable are HIV tests?

HIV tests are highly accurate if used correctly. However, some testing methods are more reliable than others. Improper sample collection or storage can also undermine the accuracy of a test.

What is a quick test for HIV?

A nucleic acid test (NAT) can usually tell you if you have HIV infection 10 to 33 days after an exposure. An antigen/antibody test performed by a laboratory on blood from a vein can usually detect HIV infection 18 to 45 days after an exposure.