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HIV antigen / antibody Test

Also known as: AIDS test, AIDS screen, HIV serology
Formal name: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody test
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At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To determine if you are infected with HIV

When to get tested?
Three to six months after you think you may have been exposed to the virus

Sample required?
A blood sample collected from a vein in your arm

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