hiv in australia What is the window period for hiv to be fully detected in the body?

Question

For how long after exposure does someone needs to wait before hiv tests are done.Does it take too long for hiv to resides and detected in the body.From the date of exposure when can the tests be done?

Answer 1

average person shows up in 25 days. 98% of people will show up in 3 months. get tested after 6 just to be 100% sure. source cdc control

Answer 2

If you go immediately after infection, there might not be any sign of HIV in your body. The window period is typically 6 months before the antibodies show themselves.

Answer 3

6 mos.