2007-11-08 14:34:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
you have to wait for the virus to build up in number, trigger an immune response, and your body to make antibodies against it...the test looks for the antibodies
2007-11-08 15:31:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to wait for the antibodies to develop. This can take anywhere from a few weeks to six months.
2007-11-08 15:24:30 · answer #2 · answered by Connor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes awhile for the body to recognize the virus and make the antibodies.
2007-11-08 14:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The HIV has to have time to contaminate your device, and then your body desires time to reply through manufacturing antibodies. purely then will the an infection ensue on an antibody attempt.
2016-10-23 21:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by buitron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's my understanding that you have to wait from 3 to 6 months for the virus to show on the tests.
2007-11-08 16:25:32 · answer #5 · answered by Lprod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can actually take several months.
2007-11-08 15:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋