HIV Antibody Test

Also known as: AIDS test; AIDS screen; HIV serology

Formal name: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody test

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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