The Early Test After becoming HIV infected, it typically takes
up to three months to develop a positive antibody test result.
In rare cases, it may take even longer. During this period when
the HIV antibody test is negative, a different type of test – a
viral load test – can detect the presence of HIV. This type of
test is not typically offered at HIV testing sites and health
insurance does not usually cover viral load tests for HIV
screening. Learn more about The Early Test and HIV testing sites
by visiting The Early Test website. Page 'Breadcrumb'
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