Waveland compared to Mississippi state average: 1  Unemployed percentage significantly below state average. 2  Black race population percentage significantly below state average. 3  Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average. 4  Length of stay since moving in below state average.
The time period from infection with HIV until the body produces enough HIV antibodies to be detected by an HIV antibody test is called the window period. Most people develop HIV antibodies within 3 months after they are infected with HIV. But the window period can vary depending on the HIV test used.In general, anyone who has a negative result on an HIV antibody test within 3 months of a possible exposure to HIV should have the test repeated in 3 months.The HIV antigen/antibody test can detect both HIV antigen (a part of the virus) and HIV antibodies in blood.ut the window period can vary depending on the HIV test used. In general, anyone who has a negative result on an HIV antibody test within 3 months of a possible exposure to HIV should have the test repeated in 3 months.
How long do HIV test results take? How are they reported? How long do results take? Rapid HIV tests can give results in 15â60 minutes, or on the same day. âRapidâ refers for the time taken for the results and not the time since exposure that a test can be used. If samples are being sent to another lab, results can take a few days or a few weeks. Rapid blood tests put a pin-prick of blood on a testing strip. This test takes about 15-20 minutes so you can get the results whilst you wait. Some rapid tests also work on oral samples rather than blood. Although they are sometimes called saliva tests this is not accurate.