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In general, antibody tests that use blood can detect HIV slightly sooner after infection than tests done with oral fluid. It can take 3 to 12 weeks (21-84 days) for an HIV-positive personâs body to make enough antibodies for an antibody test to detect HIV infection. This is called the window period.
How long does it take to get the results of an HIV test? It usually takes a few days to a few weeks to get results of an HIV test. Some rapid HIV tests can produce results within 30 minutes. Is there an HIV test for home use? There are two HIV tests approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for home use. Both are HIV antibody tests.